Design Manager Salary in Quebec, Canada
In Montérégie, mid‑level design managers earn about C$80,000 a year. Cost of living is mentioned.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$61,000 to C$72,000
Average (per year)
C$66,500
Entry-level managers are employed by manufacturing firms or local agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$73,000 to C$87,000
Average (per year)
C$80,000
Mid-level roles involve supervising larger teams and handling complex projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$88,000 to C$103,000
Average (per year)
C$95,000
Senior managers work for regional companies that are experiencing growth.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$104,000+
Principal-level leaders work for larger manufacturing or industrial employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$32 - C$42
per hour
Mid-level
C$42 - C$53
per hour
Senior
C$54 - C$66
per hour
Compared with the national median of roughly C$95,000, Montérégie's pay sits modestly below the Canadian average.