Product Design Manager Salary in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Savoie includes employers in outdoor gear and automotive supply. Salaries reflect the local cost of living and demand from design-driven manufacturers. International firms operate in Chambéry and Annecy.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€41,000 to €48,000

Average (per year)

€44,500

Recent graduates join local manufacturing or tech suppliers and earn starting salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€49,000 to €57,000

Average (per year)

€52,000

Automotive and outdoor equipment firms seek managers with several years of hands‑on project work.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€58,000 to €67,000

Average (per year)

€62,000

Senior managers oversee teams in industrial companies or regional offices.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€69,000+

Principal-level specialists lead product strategy and interface with executive leadership.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€27 - €34

per hour

Mid-level

€33 - €42

per hour

Senior

€43 - €53

per hour