Graphic Designer Salary in Carinthia, Austria
Carinthia includes lakeside towns. A median salary of €32,600 places graphic designers above many regional creative roles while still reflecting the area's lower price index.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€25,000 to €29,500
Average (per year)
€26,900
Recent graduates work for small agencies or public institutions.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,500 to €35,700
Average (per year)
€32,600
Designers at this stage join regional marketing firms or larger employers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,700 to €42,000
Average (per year)
€38,850
Experienced designers work in established agencies or municipal offices.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€42,000+
Lead designers or art directors in Klagenfurt work at large firms or government bodies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€14 - €19
per hour
Mid-level
€20 - €27
per hour
Senior
€28 - €38
per hour
Compared with Austria's national median of around €38,000, Carinthia's figure is modestly lower.