Product Design Manager Salary in Songjiang, Shanghai

Songjiang hosts universities and tech parks. Design manager salaries are lower than central Shanghai and comparable to other suburban areas. Housing costs are lower in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥210,000 to ¥270,000

Average (per year)

¥240,000

Industrial parks and expanding software firms employ entry-level managers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥270,000 to ¥340,000

Average (per year)

¥305,000

Regional firms rely on mid-level staff to head teams developing consumer technology products and SaaS tools.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥340,000 to ¥420,000

Average (per year)

¥380,000

Design pipelines at large manufacturers and university-linked startups are overseen by senior leaders.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥420,000+

In the area, principal managers receive salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥110 - ¥170

per hour

Mid-level

¥170 - ¥230

per hour

Senior

¥230 - ¥320

per hour