Head of Design Salary in Solingen, North Rhine-Westphalia

Solingen hosts manufacturing and international companies. Salaries in Solingen reflect local demand for design leadership. The presence of tech firms and product manufacturers influences the local salary market.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€66,000 to €74,000

Average (per year)

€70,000

Entry-level salaries in Solingen are shaped by the city's industrial and tech sectors.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€75,000 to €88,000

Average (per year)

€81,500

Mid-level designers work in international companies and regional tech offices in Solingen.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€89,000 to €105,000

Average (per year)

€97,000

Senior designers work within Solingen's established corporate and product design environment.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€106,000+

Principal and lead designers are employed by multinational factories and tech hubs in Solingen.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€34 - €42

per hour

Mid-level

€43 - €51

per hour

Senior

€52 - €65

per hour