Chief Design Officer Salary in Kaunas, Lithuania

Kaunas offers a median mid‑level Chief Design Officer salary of €49,500 per year. Tech firms and design studios in the city influence this level.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€32,000 to €42,000

Average (per year)

€37,000

Entry-level officers earn salaries, especially in tech startups and design consultancies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,000 to €56,000

Average (per year)

€49,500

Growing IT, fintech, and creative sectors in Kaunas offer higher pay for mid-level roles.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€57,000 to €76,000

Average (per year)

€66,500

In multinational companies and large SaaS firms, senior officers lead design teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€77,000+

Leads overall 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

€32 - €50

per hour

Mid-level

€51 - €75

per hour

Senior

€76 - €100

per hour

Kaunas' median Chief Design Officer pay sits roughly €5,000 below the Lithuanian average, reflecting the city's lower cost of living. Vilnius offers €55,000 for similar roles.