Head of Design Salary in Upper Austria, Austria
Upper Austria pays €67,250 on average. Companies in Linz, Wels and the surrounding industrial corridor have design positions. Housing costs are a factor in earnings.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€49,000 to €60,500
Average (per year)
€54,750
Design leaders with limited experience seek opportunities in local companies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€61,000 to €74,500
Average (per year)
€67,250
Mid-level Heads of Design are employed by local businesses.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€74,500 to €89,000
Average (per year)
€81,750
Senior professionals lead teams in local firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€89,000+
Heads of Design oversee design across business units.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€35 - €51
per hour
Mid-level
€51 - €68
per hour
Senior
€68 - €93
per hour
Nationally, Head of Design roles average around €73,000, so Upper Austria sits slightly below the Austrian mean.