Product Design Manager Salary in Västmanland, Sweden

Västmanland offers a median salary of about kr585,000 for Product Design Managers. It reflects the engineering activity in Västerås and surrounding towns. Living costs are relatively affordable.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr440,000 to kr540,000

Average (per year)

kr490,000

Graduates begin their careers in industrial firms or smaller tech companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr540,000 to kr630,000

Average (per year)

kr585,000

Mid-level managers create products for automation and energy companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr630,000 to kr720,000

Average (per year)

kr675,000

Design responsibilities fall to senior leaders at global manufacturing or tech firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr720,000+

Large-scale projects and innovation efforts in multinational corporations are directed by principal managers.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

kr230 - kr300

per hour

Mid-level

kr300 - kr380

per hour

Senior

kr380 - kr460

per hour

Västmanland's median sits a few percent above Sweden's overall average for the role. The cost of living differs from that in Stockholm.