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