Design Director Salary in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté offers €44,750 for design directors. The region includes automotive, watchmaking, and digital agencies. Employers may include project‑based bonuses in total compensation.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€33,250 to €40,000
Average (per year)
€36,750
Recent graduates in Besançon find entry pay shaped by the city's watchmaking and microtechnology industries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€40,750 to €49,000
Average (per year)
€44,750
Mid-level directors benefit from demand for design expertise.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€49,750 to €59,000
Average (per year)
€54,250
Senior salaries reflect experience.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€60,000+
Principal directors at large industrial firms or public institutions earn higher salaries.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€23 - €33
per hour
Mid-level
€34 - €45
per hour
Senior
€46 - €63
per hour
Nationally, design directors average around €55,000, so Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté sits below the French mean. Lower living costs offset the salary gap.