Design Director Salary in Bern, Switzerland

Bern's tech and finance firms pay Design Directors around CHF113,000 annually. Housing costs influence net take-home pay.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF89,000 to CHF104,000

Average (per year)

CHF96,000

Entry-level design directors in Biel/Bienne typically receive moderate salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF104,000 to CHF124,000

Average (per year)

CHF113,000

Mid-level design directors in Biel/Bienne generally earn higher salaries than entry-level positions.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF124,000 to CHF139,000

Average (per year)

CHF130,000

Senior design directors in Biel/Bienne usually receive higher compensation.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

CHF139,000+

Principal design directors in Biel/Bienne typically have the highest compensation within the design hierarchy.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

CHF58 - CHF85

per hour

Mid-level

CHF85 - CHF112

per hour

Senior

CHF112 - CHF150

per hour

Compared with the Swiss average of CHF108,000, Bern sits slightly above the norm.