Product Design Manager Salary in Salzburg, Austria

The median salary for product design managers in Salzburg is €64,250 per year. Living costs keep the net take‑home competitive.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€48,500 to €58,000

Average (per year)

€53,000

Entry-level positions are found in manufacturing and tourism technology firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€58,000 to €70,500

Average (per year)

€64,250

Mid-level managers work in regional software agencies or industrial design firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€70,500 to €83,500

Average (per year)

€76,500

In export-focused manufacturers and medtech companies, senior specialists lead design teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€83,500+

Principal managers work in larger firms with international operations.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€27 - €39

per hour

Mid-level

€39 - €57

per hour

Senior

€57 - €78

per hour

Compared with the Austrian average of €58,000, Salzburg pays roughly ten percent more. Housing costs offset part of the gain.