Chief Design Officer Salary in Kentucky, United States

Louisville offers a median Chief Design Officer salary of $126,500 per year. Pay scales are determined by market factors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$90,500 to $113,500

Average (per year)

$102,500

Entry-level leadership typically begins with basic design oversight in manufacturing or healthcare.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$114,500 to $139,000

Average (per year)

$126,500

At regional enterprises, mid-level roles manage larger teams and projects that span multiple departments.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$140,000 to $167,000

Average (per year)

$153,500

Established local corporations employ senior leaders to collaborate with executive management on design strategy.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$168,000+

In large manufacturing or medical firms, principal roles influence company-wide innovation by overseeing design departme.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$46 - $62

per hour

Mid-level

$63 - $81

per hour

Senior

$82 - $104

per hour

The median salary in Kentucky differs from the national median. This figure is the average salary for design executives.

Cities in Kentucky

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