Head of Design Salary in Lesser Poland, Poland

In Lesser Poland, a Head of Design earns about 150,000 zł annually. The amount reflects competitive pay for the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł99,000 to zł129,000

Average (per year)

zł114,000

Creative studios and tech startups are common first employers for entry-level Heads of Design in Kraków.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł129,000 to zł171,000

Average (per year)

zł150,000

Mid-level design leaders manage teams at IT outsourcers and international firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

zł171,000 to zł216,000

Average (per year)

zł193,500

Senior roles require experience with global clients and scaling design operations.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

zł216,000+

Principal Heads of Design shape strategy for finance firms and BPOs.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

zł108 - zł143

per hour

Mid-level

zł143 - zł193

per hour

Senior

zł193 - zł255

per hour

Nationally, Head of Design salaries hover near 180,000 zł, so Lesser Poland sits below the average. The gap reflects differences in local market conditions.