Chief Design Officer Salary in British Columbia, Canada
Design salaries in Vancouver are reported. The figure is based on available salary data.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$108,000 to C$126,000
Average (per year)
C$116,000
In smaller firms, those in entry positions often report to the CEO and provide strong design leadership.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$127,000 to C$147,000
Average (per year)
C$136,500
Managing a design team and collaborating with product stakeholders are typical for mid-level roles.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$147,000 to C$174,000
Average (per year)
C$158,000
Company-wide design strategy and cross-discipline projects are overseen by senior executives.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$175,000+
Guiding corporate brand direction and serving on the leadership team are common for principal-level officers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$59 - C$75
per hour
Mid-level
C$77 - C$92
per hour
Senior
C$95 - C$120
per hour
Compared with the Canadian average of roughly C$120,000, BC pays about ten percent more for this senior design function.