Chief Design Officer Salary in Liguria, Italy

Design leadership salaries in Liguria are in the upper mid‑range. The median is €73,000 per year. Companies in shipbuilding and tourism in Genoa and La Spezia contribute to this figure.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€52,000 to €64,000

Average (per year)

€57,000

Junior roles are frequently found within shipping, engineering, or growing tech firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€65,000 to €82,000

Average (per year)

€73,000

Professionals at this stage manage larger teams and interface with established industrial companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€84,000 to €110,000

Average (per year)

€95,000

Strategy is often driven by senior leaders at major shipyards or multinational offices.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€113,000+

The highest pay is typically commanded by Principal Chief Design Officers within large-scale marine, logistics, or advanroups.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€32 - €48

per hour

Mid-level

€50 - €72

per hour

Senior

€75 - €110

per hour

Compared with the national median of around €68,000, Liguria pays roughly 7% more. Housing costs near the Riviera are higher.