Design Manager Salary in Istria, Croatia
Salary information is provided for Istria. A mid‑level Design Manager earns €25,200 per year. Local firms operate in the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€15,600 to €21,600
Average (per year)
€18,600
New managers in Pula work with smaller agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€21,600 to €28,800
Average (per year)
€25,200
Mid-level managers in Pula work for tourism companies or regional design firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€28,800 to €34,800
Average (per year)
€31,800
Senior managers lead multidisciplinary teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€34,800+
Leads in Pula work for larger tourism groups.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€10 - €15
per hour
Mid-level
€16 - €23
per hour
Senior
€24 - €30
per hour
Nationally, Design Managers average €30,000, so Istria's figure sits slightly below the Croatian mean. Living costs vary.