Design Director Salary in Lower Austria, Austria
Design Directors earn €56,250 in Lower Austria. The pay reflects demand from various sectors across the state.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€43,000 to €51,000
Average (per year)
€46,750
Early-career directors join small agencies or manufacturing firms with limited digital teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€51,000 to €62,000
Average (per year)
€56,250
Mid-level roles appear in regional offices of national companies and tech-adjacent sectors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€62,000 to €73,500
Average (per year)
€67,750
Senior directors manage larger teams in industrial, healthcare, or logistics companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€73,500+
Principal-level leaders influence product strategy or brand identity at established organizations.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€25 - €35
per hour
Mid-level
€35 - €47
per hour
Senior
€47 - €60
per hour
Nationally, Design Directors average around €62,000. Lower Austria's median sits below that mark.