Head of Design Salary in Crete, Greece
Crete's design sector offers a median of €34,000 for heads of design. Opinions about its competitiveness vary.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€25,000 to €31,000
Average (per year)
€28,000
In Chaniá, entry-level positions are available in local agencies serving tourism and hospitality clients.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€31,000 to €38,000
Average (per year)
€34,000
Mid-level professionals who work with boutique design studios or software companies may see higher salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€38,000 to €44,000
Average (per year)
€41,000
In Chaniá, senior design leaders may earn higher salaries, especially at firms with international clients.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€44,000+
Principal-level professionals are less common, and higher compensation may be offered by export-focused tech startups.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€16 - €25
per hour
Mid-level
€25 - €34
per hour
Senior
€34 - €48
per hour
Nationally, heads of design earn around €45,000, placing Crete below the Greek average.