Design Manager Salary in Pessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Pessac is located near Bordeaux, close to the region's university and tech hubs. Salaries are higher than smaller Nouvelle-Aquitaine towns.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,000 to €40,000

Average (per year)

€36,500

Local agencies near Bordeaux provide entry‑level positions for graduates.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€40,000 to €49,000

Average (per year)

€44,500

In the Bordeaux area, tech startups and pharmaceutical firms employ mid‑level managers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€49,000 to €57,000

Average (per year)

€52,500

Projects for firms and public institutions connected to the university sector are coordinated by senior managers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€57,000+

Major employers in the Bordeaux area offer principal‑level positions.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€21 - €34

per hour

Mid-level

€34 - €48

per hour

Senior

€48 - €65

per hour