Head of Design Salary in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté pays €53,500 median for heads of design. Local firms operate in the wine, aerospace and digital sectors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€41,000 to €48,500

Average (per year)

€44,500

Entry-level Heads of Design work for local manufacturers or smaller agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,500 to €58,500

Average (per year)

€53,500

Mid-level positions are commonly found in industrial or watchmaking firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€58,500 to €69,000

Average (per year)

€63,750

Senior roles involve directing product or brand design across company portfolios.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€69,000+

Principal-level professionals work with regional manufacturers or tech companies expanding their design teams.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€27 - €37

per hour

Mid-level

€38 - €53

per hour

Senior

€53 - €75

per hour

Nationally, heads of design earn around €60,000, placing Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté slightly below the French average.