Product Design Manager Salary in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté offers a median salary of €45,500 for Product Design Managers. Cross‑functional leadership is mentioned in some regional job postings.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,450 to €41,500
Average (per year)
€38,525
Entry roles in Besançon start at lower salaries because most employers are smaller firms or watchmaking manufacturers.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€41,500 to €49,500
Average (per year)
€45,500
With experience, managers in the medical devices and microtechnology sectors increase their salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€49,500 to €61,000
Average (per year)
€55,000
Senior-level salaries are higher in Besançon's precision industries.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€61,000+
Principal managers earn higher salaries at local manufacturers or as consultants for international projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€27 - €37
per hour
Mid-level
€37 - €52
per hour
Senior
€52 - €70
per hour
Nationally, Product Design Managers earn around €52,000, so the regional figure sits slightly below the French average. However, the cost of living in Dijon and surrounding towns is markedly lower than in Paris.