Brand Designer Salary in Groningen, Netherlands

Groningen offers a median mid‑level brand designer salary of €33,500 per year. Rent is a component of the local cost of living. Design studios and tech firms operate in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€25,250 to €29,500

Average (per year)

€27,375

Limited experience typically leads to lower starting salaries for recent graduates at tech startups or design agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€30,000 to €37,000

Average (per year)

€33,500

Develops brand visual systems, collaborates with marketing, and mentors junior designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,750 to €45,500

Average (per year)

€41,625

Larger companies with sizable marketing budgets often hire senior designers to mentor juniors and manage complex projectets.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€46,500+

The highest salaries are found in leadership roles, particularly within major employers or international firms with exten needs.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€19 - €28

per hour

Mid-level

€31 - €44

per hour

Senior

€48 - €65

per hour

Groningen's median sits slightly above the Dutch average for brand designers, which hovers around €31,000. Cost of living influences net benefit.