Head of Design Salary in Zagreb, Croatia
In Zagreb, design leadership salaries are around €33,250 per year. Companies in the area compensate strategic design work.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€22,750 to €29,750
Average (per year)
€26,500
Entry-level Heads of Design in Zagreb commonly work at agencies or startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,750 to €37,500
Average (per year)
€33,250
Design leaders often take roles in established tech firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€37,500 to €46,500
Average (per year)
€41,500
Senior Heads of Design in Zagreb work at international companies or major Croatian enterprises.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€46,500+
Principal and Lead positions are found in multinational firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€15 - €21
per hour
Mid-level
€21 - €29
per hour
Senior
€29 - €41
per hour
Zagreb's median exceeds Croatia's national average by roughly €5,000.