Brand Designer Salary in Kerpen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Kerpen sits close to Cologne's business hub. Industrial employers and retail chains are present in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€32,000 to €37,000

Average (per year)

€34,500

Assist senior designers in creating visual brand assets, maintain style guides, and support campaign execution.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,000 to €44,000

Average (per year)

€40,500

Regional retail and manufacturing provide mid-level compensation.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€44,000 to €52,000

Average (per year)

€48,000

Senior designers often work with larger clients based in nearby Cologne, raising typical salary ceilings.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€52,000+

Principal-level roles are rare, often tied to creative direction in established firms or high-responsibility freelance contracts.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

€18 - €27

per hour

Mid-level

€28 - €38

per hour

Senior

€39 - €55

per hour