Head of Design Salary in Vienna, Austria
Vienna's design sector offers a median salary of €79,000 for heads of design. The figure is reported for the region. Total compensation is reported for the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€63,000 to €72,000
Average (per year)
€67,500
Entry roles report to larger teams at established firms in Hietzing.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€73,000 to €85,000
Average (per year)
€79,000
Mid-level Heads of Design manage cross-functional projects at local agencies and tech startups.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€86,000 to €98,000
Average (per year)
€92,000
Senior professionals oversee teams and budgets and lead projects for companies in Vienna.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€99,000+
Principal Heads of Design drive strategy for employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€38 - €55
per hour
Mid-level
€56 - €70
per hour
Senior
€71 - €90
per hour
The €79,000 median exceeds Austria's overall average for senior design roles by roughly €12,000.