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.