Chief Design Officer Salary in Lombardy, Italy

In Lombardy, a Chief Design Officer earns €64,750 per year. Strategic visual direction is a professional focus.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,500 to €55,000

Average (per year)

€48,500

Recent hires in Sesto San Giovanni start in established manufacturing or design firms, with salaries reflecting the citye city's proximity to Milan.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€56,000 to €72,500

Average (per year)

€64,750

Oversee design teams, align visual strategy with product goals, and mentor junior designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€73,500 to €89,500

Average (per year)

€81,500

Senior roles require leading large teams or projects, with compensation reflecting managerial responsibilities in the Min the Milan metro area.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€90,000+

Long-tenured Chief Design Officers often negotiate high packages, especially if they oversee multiple divisions or company-wide creative strategy.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€28 - €44

per hour

Mid-level

€44 - €65

per hour

Senior

€66 - €103

per hour

Nationally, chief design officers average around €58,000, placing Lombardy above the Italian mean.