Chief Design Officer Salary in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, a Chief Design Officer earns a median of €72,000 per year. Housing costs remain well below Paris.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€55,500 to €65,000

Average (per year)

€60,250

Assist senior design leadership, conduct research, and help coordinate cross‑functional design projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€65,000 to €79,000

Average (per year)

€72,000

Annual pay often reaches the mid €60,000s as officers progress by managing teams and projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€79,000 to €99,000

Average (per year)

€89,000

Some salaries reach €94,000 for senior officers working with regional agencies or industrial firms in Besançon.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€99,000+

Leads strategic design vision, oversees cross‑functional teams, and drives innovation across the organization.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€44 - €57

per hour

Mid-level

€57 - €73

per hour

Senior

€73 - €98

per hour

Nationally, Chief Design Officers average around €85,000, so Bourgogne-Franche-Comté sits below the French mean.