Chief Design Officer Salary in Manitoba, Canada
In Manitoba, Chief Design Officers earn a median of C$110,500 per year. Strategic visual direction is highlighted.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$79,000 to C$99,500
Average (per year)
C$88,500
Assist senior design leadership, coordinate project assets, conduct.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$100,500 to C$122,500
Average (per year)
C$110,500
Oversee design strategy, lead project teams, and ensure brand consistency across products.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$123,500 to C$155,000
Average (per year)
C$137,000
Leads design strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, and ensures brand consistency across products.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$156,000+
Leads company-wide design strategy, mentors senior designers, and aligns visual direction with business goals.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$50 - C$68
per hour
Mid-level
C$69 - C$103
per hour
Senior
C$104 - C$148
per hour
Compared with the Canadian average of roughly C$130,000, Manitoba's median sits about ten percent lower. Costs are lower in the region.