Design Manager Salary in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy
Design Manager salaries differ across regions. The region includes tourism, automotive parts production, and growing digital studios.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€28,000 to €33,500
Average (per year)
€30,750
In entry‑level positions, managers often start at advanced manufacturing firms, green‑tech companies, or local design agencies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€33,500 to €40,500
Average (per year)
€37,000
Mid‑level managers typically oversee projects for technology firms and public‑sector clients.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€40,500 to €49,500
Average (per year)
€45,000
Senior managers frequently head innovation initiatives and large multidisciplinary teams, especially within export‑oriented companies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€49,500+
Principals develop regional design strategies for multinational firms and serve in executive capacities.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€18 - €25
per hour
Mid-level
€25 - €34
per hour
Senior
€34 - €48
per hour
Nationally, Design Managers average about €45,000, so Trentino‑South Tyrol sits slightly below the Italian mean. Housing costs in Alpine valleys are lower than in some urban areas.