Design Manager Salary in Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Croatia
Salary information for design managers is provided for Primorje‑Gorski Kotar. Shipyards and tourism firms operate locally.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€18,000 to €24,000
Average (per year)
€21,000
Entry-level managers work with logistics companies, shipping firms, or creative studios.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€24,000 to €32,400
Average (per year)
€28,200
Mid-level managers collaborate on projects linked to the port or local manufacturing.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€32,400 to €38,400
Average (per year)
€35,400
Senior design managers supervise teams in established firms and handle international clients.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€38,400+
Principal managers lead creative direction for large regional companies or international branches.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€12 - €17
per hour
Mid-level
€18 - €27
per hour
Senior
€28 - €35
per hour
The €28,200 median sits about €4,000 below Croatia's overall average for design managers.