Design Director Salary in Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany includes historic cities and rolling hills. Mid-level design directors earn about €39,750 annually.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€29,750 to €36,000

Average (per year)

€32,750

Early career directors work for local design studios or mid-sized tech firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€36,000 to €43,500

Average (per year)

€39,750

Mid-level roles are found in established agencies or regional branches of international companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,500 to €53,000

Average (per year)

€48,250

Senior directors lead multidisciplinary teams in sectors such as research, tech, and manufacturing.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€53,000+

Principal-level leaders manage initiatives for employers such as universities and large tech firms.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

€21 - €32

per hour

Mid-level

€32 - €45

per hour

Senior

€45 - €64

per hour

Nationally, design directors average around €45,000, so Tuscany sits slightly below the Italian mean.