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.