Graphic Designer Salary in Styria, Austria
Styria pays graphic designers a median €30,050. This figure reflects the region's industries that value visual communication.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€23,700 to €27,650
Average (per year)
€25,550
Graduates in Murtal start in small firms or print shops, where salaries reflect the region's modest cost of living.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€27,650 to €32,900
Average (per year)
€30,050
With several years of experience, designers move to roles supporting local manufacturing companies or tourism offices.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€32,900 to €38,800
Average (per year)
€35,350
Senior designers manage small teams or handle multiple clients, especially in agencies serving the district's main towns.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€38,800+
Lead roles involve agency partnership or freelance consulting for regional businesses.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€14 - €18
per hour
Mid-level
€18 - €25
per hour
Senior
€25 - €33
per hour
Compared with the Austrian average of €33,000, Styria sits slightly below the national median.