Design Director Salary in Quebec, Canada
In Quebec, design directors earn a median of C$93,000 per year. The figure is based on data from tech firms and gaming studios. Housing costs influence overall compensation.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$70,000 to C$85,000
Average (per year)
C$76,000
Early-career directors work in retail, manufacturing, or smaller tech firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$85,000 to C$102,000
Average (per year)
C$93,000
Mid-level professionals lead teams in larger corporations or regional offices.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$102,000 to C$118,000
Average (per year)
C$110,000
Senior directors manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee major design projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$118,000+
Principal and lead roles have higher compensation.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$40 - C$52
per hour
Mid-level
C$53 - C$65
per hour
Senior
C$66 - C$85
per hour
Quebec's median sits modestly above the Canadian average of roughly C$85,000. A salary gap is observed.