Design Director Salary in Upper Austria, Austria
Upper Austria offers a median salary of €66,000 for Design Directors. Local firms exist in the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€50,000 to €60,000
Average (per year)
€55,000
Entry-level Design Directors in Gmunden work for manufacturing firms or small agencies, with salaries aligned to market rates.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€60,000 to €71,000
Average (per year)
€66,000
Mid-level professionals manage cross-functional teams and support larger industrial clients in the district.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€71,500 to €84,000
Average (per year)
€77,750
Senior Design Directors lead creative operations for established brands in the local wood, glass, and tourism sectors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€84,500+
Principal-level roles appear at regional headquarters or international companies with a presence in Gmunden.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€28 - €40
per hour
Mid-level
€40 - €54
per hour
Senior
€54 - €70
per hour
Compared with the Austrian average of €58,000, Upper Austria pays roughly 14% more. The region has an industrial sector.