Design Manager Salary in Red Deer, Alberta

Red Deer has a sizable population and healthcare resources. Salaries for design managers are higher here than in smaller Alberta cities. Manufacturing and oil services operate in the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$68,000 to C$82,000

Average (per year)

C$75,000

Entry-level salaries are common in construction, local government, and healthcare.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$82,000 to C$98,000

Average (per year)

C$90,000

Mid-level design managers earn higher salaries.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$98,000 to C$124,000

Average (per year)

C$111,000

Senior managers are hired by major employers in health and manufacturing.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$124,000+

Principal-level salaries exceed C$124,000.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

C$33 - C$40

per hour

Mid-level

C$40 - C$49

per hour

Senior

C$49 - C$58

per hour