Graphic Designer Salary in Cantabria, Spain

Cantabria is a coastal region in northern Spain. The median salary for graphic designers in the region is €22,500 per year. The median salary is €22,500 per year.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€16,800 to €20,000

Average (per year)

€18,400

Recent graduates join small agencies or printing shops and receive entry-level salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€20,000 to €25,000

Average (per year)

€22,500

Designers at this stage manage multiple local business clients and receive moderate compensation.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€24,000 to €29,500

Average (per year)

€26,750

Senior roles involve project leadership and brand work for regional manufacturing or retail firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€28,500+

Veteran designers with management duties work in larger local companies or run their own studios.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€10 - €15

per hour

Mid-level

€15 - €22

per hour

Senior

€22 - €30

per hour

Nationally, graphic designers average around €20,000, so Cantabria's €22,500 sits slightly above the Spanish mean. The cost of living in Cantabria is lower than in Madrid or Barcelona.