Design Director Salary in Vicálvaro, Madrid
Vicálvaro has a blend of academic influence, supported by the nearby university. Salaries for Design Directors are above those in other Madrid outskirts. Housing costs differ from downtown.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€33,000 to €40,000
Average (per year)
€36,500
Entry-level salaries reflect positions at digital consultancies and small creative agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€40,000 to €47,000
Average (per year)
€43,500
Mid-level Design Directors find roles in tech startups and media companies in the area.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€47,000 to €56,000
Average (per year)
€51,500
Senior positions are with established firms located along Madrid's eastern corridor.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€56,000+
Principal-level Design Directors are tied to Madrid-based subsidiaries of global firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€21 - €31
per hour
Mid-level
€31 - €41
per hour
Senior
€41 - €60
per hour