Design Manager Salary in Central Macedonia, Greece
In Central Macedonia, a Design Manager earns around €25,750 per year. This figure reflects the region. Companies in Thessaloniki and surrounding hubs set compensation levels.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€17,000 to €22,500
Average (per year)
€20,000
Entry-level hires join firms serving Thessaloniki's urban development and retail expansion.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€22,500 to €29,000
Average (per year)
€25,750
Design managers in this tier handle projects for commercial real estate or tech-adjacent businesses.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,000 to €36,000
Average (per year)
€32,000
Senior professionals supervise multidisciplinary teams or lead high-profile municipal projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€36,000+
Principal design roles are linked to large corporate or government developments in the Thessaloniki metro area.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€12 - €16
per hour
Mid-level
€17 - €24
per hour
Senior
€24 - €33
per hour
Across Greece, Design Managers average about €30,000, so Central Macedonia sits slightly below the national mean. Housing costs influence overall compensation.