Product Design Manager Salary in Ontario, Canada
Product design managers in Ontario have a median salary of C$104,500 a year. Toronto, Ottawa, and Waterloo have firms, agencies, and startups hiring product design managers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$81,000 to C$95,500
Average (per year)
C$88,250
Early career product design managers work with manufacturing or agriculture companies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$96,500 to C$112,000
Average (per year)
C$104,500
Mid-level roles require experience coordinating cross-functional teams and project delivery.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
C$113,500 to C$129,500
Average (per year)
C$121,500
Senior managers handle strategic planning and major product launches for local employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
C$130,000+
Principal design managers lead multiple teams and oversee development in established industries.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
C$40 - C$50
per hour
Mid-level
C$50 - C$61
per hour
Senior
C$62 - C$72
per hour
Ontario's median exceeds the Canadian average by roughly C$12,000. Outside the province, designers earn around C$92,000.