Design Director Salary in Occitanie, France
Toulouse has an aerospace hub. Mid‑level design directors earn around €47,500 annually.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,000 to €43,000
Average (per year)
€39,000
Entry-level roles in Gers are found in smaller agencies or family-run businesses.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€43,000 to €52,000
Average (per year)
€47,500
Mid-level professionals work with regional clients in agriculture or tourism.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€53,000 to €63,000
Average (per year)
€58,500
Senior directors manage projects for local government or established firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€63,000+
Senior leaders direct creative strategy at regional organizations or consult for larger Occitanie companies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€26 - €35
per hour
Mid-level
€36 - €55
per hour
Senior
€56 - €80
per hour
Nationally, design directors average about €55,000, so Occitanie's median sits modestly lower. Other factors offset the gap.