Product Design Manager Salary in Carinthia, Austria

Carinthia offers a median salary of €54,000 for Product Design Managers. This figure reflects the region's overall economy. Living costs remain modest compared with Vienna.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€44,000 to €49,000

Average (per year)

€46,500

Fresh graduates join local tech companies or regional design agencies with starting salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€50,000 to €59,000

Average (per year)

€54,000

Experienced managers working with established firms or international subsidiaries receive wages and benefits.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€60,000 to €68,000

Average (per year)

€64,500

Senior design managers oversee larger teams and projects linked to IT or manufacturing, influencing their compensation.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€69,000+

Principal roles in Klagenfurt are found in multinational firms and fast-growing startups.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€25 - €31

per hour

Mid-level

€32 - €39

per hour

Senior

€40 - €49

per hour

Across Austria, Product Design Managers earn around €60,000 on average. Carinthia's median sits slightly below that mark, yet lower living expenses offset the gap.