Product Design Manager Salary in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Charente includes paper, packaging, food manufacturing, and a tech presence. Salaries are lower than Bordeaux due to the local economy and cost of living. Design managers may have cross-industry experience.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€37,000 to €41,000
Average (per year)
€39,000
Starting salaries vary across the region.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€42,000 to €47,000
Average (per year)
€44,500
Managers may work with larger employers, including packaging and digital services.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€48,000 to €53,000
Average (per year)
€50,500
Senior managers may work in companies with regional or national reach.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€54,000+
Principal managers see salaries above €54,000, often working for major producers or tech-driven firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€21 - €27
per hour
Mid-level
€28 - €35
per hour
Senior
€36 - €42
per hour