Design Director Salary in Spittal an der Drau District, Carinthia

Spittal an der Drau District has manufacturing and tourism sectors. Engineering and production employers in the district operate at various scales. Living costs in the district are moderate.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,000 to €55,000

Average (per year)

€51,500

New design directors join industrial firms or small digital agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€56,000 to €65,000

Average (per year)

€60,500

Design directors may work with tourism or regional production companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€66,000 to €75,000

Average (per year)

€70,500

With seniority, directors oversee teams spread across several sites.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€76,000+

Senior directors may consult for major employers or work with cross-border clients.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€32 - €45

per hour

Mid-level

€46 - €58

per hour

Senior

€59 - €78

per hour