Design Director Salary in Södertälje, Stockholm

Södertälje hosts major employers such as Scania and AstraZeneca. Design Directors here work with manufacturing, logistics, and life sciences. Salaries are competitive but lower than those in central Stockholm or Nacka.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr495,000 to kr570,000

Average (per year)

kr530,000

Entry-level salaries cover roles in smaller agencies and manufacturing-adjacent design teams linked to the automotive intive industry.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr580,000 to kr670,000

Average (per year)

kr620,000

Mid-level Design Directors in Södertälje manage UX or product teams for firms tied to Scania and regional electronics cotronics companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr680,000 to kr800,000

Average (per year)

kr740,000

Senior roles bring oversight of multiple business units, especially in multinational manufacturers and local tech branches.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr810,000+

Principal-level pay reflects corporate responsibility and interaction with executive boards, usually in manufacturing oranufacturing or logistics.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

kr320 - kr380

per hour

Mid-level

kr390 - kr500

per hour

Senior

kr510 - kr650

per hour