Design Manager Salary in Chatham-Kent, Ontario

Chatham‑Kent has a design sector. Salaries in Chatham‑Kent are affected by the local cost of living and the types of employers present. Pay levels are provided for the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$58,500 to C$71,500

Average (per year)

C$65,000

Entry‑level Design Managers in Chatham‑Kent may work on a variety of projects, with starting salaries reflecting entry‑level rates.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$71,500 to C$86,500

Average (per year)

C$79,000

Mid‑level Design Managers have developed portfolios across several sectors, and their compensation increases with experience.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$86,500 to C$99,500

Average (per year)

C$93,000

Senior Design Managers supervise teams or lead cross‑functional projects, and their pay aligns with these responsibilities.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$99,500+

Principal‑level roles are less common and are found in larger organizations, with compensation at the higher end of the scale.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

C$28 - C$36

per hour

Mid-level

C$36 - C$43

per hour

Senior

C$43 - C$50

per hour