Design Manager Salary in Politischer Bezirk Krems, Lower Austria

Krems includes education and healthcare sectors, and design managers may work on public projects and historic preservation. Salaries reflect the local cost of living and the regional tech sector.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,000 to €51,000

Average (per year)

€47,000

Entry-level salaries reflect the mix of public sector and SME employers, with opportunities in construction and educatiod education infrastructure.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€51,000 to €60,000

Average (per year)

€55,500

Mid-level managers guide small teams and handle budgets, especially for regional engineering or architectural firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€60,000 to €69,000

Average (per year)

€64,500

Senior managers oversee multi-year projects or cross-functional teams, with salaries rising in line with project scale.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€69,000+

Principal design managers secure higher pay by running large projects or consulting for regional government and private developers.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€23 - €30

per hour

Mid-level

€30 - €38

per hour

Senior

€38 - €46

per hour