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.