Design Director Salary in Pomerania, Poland

Gdańsk offers a median Design Director salary of zł62,250 per year. Salaries are similar to those in Warsaw's tech sector.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł45,000 to zł55,000

Average (per year)

zł49,750

Fresh graduates or new managers earn salaries at the lower end of the range in Rumia.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł57,500 to zł68,000

Average (per year)

zł62,250

Design directors with several years in agency or manufacturing roles earn salaries above entry levels.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł70,000 to zł82,500

Average (per year)

zł76,250

Senior professionals lead teams for local firms or manage projects for Gdynia-based clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

zł83,500+

Leads strategic design vision, mentors senior teams, and drives cross‑functional innovation initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

zł65 - zł90

per hour

Mid-level

zł93 - zł123

per hour

Senior

zł125 - zł168

per hour

Compared with the national median of roughly zł55,000, Pomerania pays about 13% more for Design Directors.