Chief Design Officer Salary in Rzeszów, Subcarpathia

Rzeszów supports a growing aviation and IT sector. Living costs are lower than in Polish metropolitan cities, but salaries remain competitive due to foreign investment and local startups.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł120,000 to zł170,000

Average (per year)

zł145,000

Local tech startups often offer entry roles with budgets that remain modest compared to Warsaw or Kraków.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł170,000 to zł240,000

Average (per year)

zł205,000

Salary bands rise for mid-level talent working with aviation, IT, and R&D employers in Rzeszów.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł240,000 to zł320,000

Average (per year)

zł280,000

Higher compensation is common for senior CDOs at major software companies or regional HQs.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

zł320,000+

Leads overall design strategy, mentors senior designers, and aligns product vision with business goals.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

zł90 - zł140

per hour

Mid-level

zł140 - zł200

per hour

Senior

zł200 - zł290

per hour