Design Manager Salary in Politischer Bezirk Schärding, Upper Austria

Schärding has an economy. Design manager salaries are provided for Upper Austria. Local firms hire staff.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,000 to €41,500

Average (per year)

€39,300

Fresh design managers in Schärding start in logistics or mechanical engineering companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€41,500 to €49,000

Average (per year)

€45,000

Mid-level managers take on project leadership roles and interface with clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€49,000 to €57,000

Average (per year)

€53,000

In senior positions, managers oversee technical teams and supervise product rollouts at larger employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€57,000+

At the principal level, professionals lead design strategy across departments in established manufacturing firms.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€18 - €25

per hour

Mid-level

€25 - €34

per hour

Senior

€33 - €40

per hour