Design Manager Salary in Bizkaia, Spain
Bizkaia's employment market influences salary levels. Design managers earn a median €35,800 annually, reflecting strong demand.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€25,700 to €31,500
Average (per year)
€28,900
Entry-level design managers in Barakaldo work in manufacturing firms or municipal projects.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€31,500 to €40,000
Average (per year)
€35,800
Mid-career design managers take on greater responsibility in local companies, particularly in industrial design and engineering.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€40,000 to €48,500
Average (per year)
€44,300
Senior design managers lead projects for large manufacturers or public infrastructure.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€48,500+
Principal design managers oversee design departments in engineering or transport firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€18 - €23
per hour
Mid-level
€23 - €30
per hour
Senior
€30 - €39
per hour
Nationally, design managers average around €38,000, so Bizkaia sits slightly below the Spanish mean.