Design Manager Salary in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
Alpes-Maritimes includes Nice, Cannes, and Sophia Antipolis. Salaries differ across the region. The area has international connections.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€37,000 to €42,500
Average (per year)
€39,800
Entry-level managers join marketing firms or hospitality groups, especially around Nice and Cannes.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€42,500 to €50,000
Average (per year)
€46,200
Mid-level positions exist in regional tech startups and large hotels.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€50,000 to €59,000
Average (per year)
€54,500
Senior managers direct large design teams for major employers in the real estate, tourism, and digital sectors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€59,000+
Principal roles are present along the Côte d'Azur.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€21 - €27
per hour
Mid-level
€27 - €34
per hour
Senior
€34 - €42
per hour