Design Manager Salary in Lower Hutt, Wellington

Lower Hutt supports a mix of public sector and light industrial employers. Salaries in Lower Hutt differ from those in Wellington. Design Managers are employed in manufacturing, infrastructure, and regional offices.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

NZ$82,000 to NZ$95,000

Average (per year)

NZ$88,500

Entry-level Design Managers are employed in Lower Hutt.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

NZ$95,000 to NZ$110,000

Average (per year)

NZ$102,000

Mid-level Design Managers are employed in Lower Hutt.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

NZ$110,000 to NZ$127,000

Average (per year)

NZ$119,000

Senior Design Managers are employed in Lower Hutt.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

NZ$127,000+

Principal and Lead Design Managers are employed in Lower Hutt.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

NZ$40 - NZ$55

per hour

Mid-level

NZ$55 - NZ$70

per hour

Senior

NZ$70 - NZ$90

per hour