Design Director Salary in Pistoia, Tuscany

Pistoia has manufacturing and plant nursery sectors. Design Directors in Pistoia work for local firms or exporters. The cost of living is lower than in Italy's largest cities, and salary ranges are correspondingly lower.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€30,000 to €37,000

Average (per year)

€33,500

Starting salaries in Pistoia are low.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,000 to €46,000

Average (per year)

€42,000

Design Directors with several years of experience earn higher salaries.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€46,000 to €57,000

Average (per year)

€51,000

Senior salaries are highest at larger employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€57,000+

Principal roles are rare and often attached to family-owned multinationals with global clients.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€23 - €34

per hour

Mid-level

€34 - €50

per hour

Senior

€50 - €68

per hour