Head of Design Salary in New Brunswick, Canada

New Brunswick offers a median salary of C$95,000 for Head of Design. Cost of living is noted.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$73,000 to C$85,000

Average (per year)

C$79,000

New graduates often work with public sector agencies and startups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$87,000 to C$103,000

Average (per year)

C$95,000

Design managers at local tech firms or government digital teams advance with experience.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$109,000 to C$129,000

Average (per year)

C$119,000

Senior leaders may lead projects for universities or provincial agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$133,500+

Principal roles are typically associated with major employers or remote leadership of national teams.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

C$37 - C$46

per hour

Mid-level

C$48 - C$64

per hour

Senior

C$67 - C$89

per hour

Compared with the national median for design executives, New Brunswick's figure sits slightly below the countrywide average.