Design Manager Salary in Sarthe, Pays-de-la-Loire
Sarthe relies heavily on manufacturing and the automotive sector, with Le Mans as an industrial hub. Design managers in the area are compensated in line with local salary levels. The public sector offers design positions.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€32,000 to €38,000
Average (per year)
€35,000
Entry-level design positions are available in manufacturing facilities and public sector initiatives in Sarthe.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€39,000 to €46,000
Average (per year)
€42,500
Mid-level managers in the region are employed by automotive and food-processing firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€47,000 to €57,000
Average (per year)
€52,000
Senior staff lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise production design.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€58,000+
Principal managers guide innovation for major industrial employers in Le Mans.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€17 - €24
per hour
Mid-level
€25 - €32
per hour
Senior
€33 - €43
per hour