Interaction Designer Salary in Upper Austria, Austria

In Upper Austria, interaction designers earn a median of €40,350 annually. The figure reflects mid‑level experience.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€31,900 to €37,250

Average (per year)

€34,600

Graduates fill entry positions at software firms, digital agencies, and the city's growing creative sector.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€37,250 to €43,500

Average (per year)

€40,350

Designers at this level work for multinational tech companies or established industrial groups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€43,500 to €51,750

Average (per year)

€47,700

Senior roles involve team leadership and responsibility in digital product development.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€51,750+

Principal and lead designers work at large corporations.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€18 - €24

per hour

Mid-level

€24 - €33

per hour

Senior

€34 - €45

per hour

Nationally, interaction designers average around €45,000, so Upper Austria sits slightly below the country's mean. Housing prices in Linz are lower.