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.