Product Design Manager Salary in Redditch, Solihull
Redditch's economy includes manufacturing and supply chain activities, and its tech sector is smaller than that of larger Midlands cities. The cost of living in the area is lower than in Birmingham or London. Product Design Managers have opportunities in industrial sectors as well as in software.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£34,000 to £41,000
Average (per year)
£37,500
Entry-level managers work in engineering or manufacturing firms, and their salaries reflect the size of the local tech sector.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£41,000 to £50,000
Average (per year)
£45,500
Mid-level professionals work for regional supply chain or automotive companies, with salaries higher than entry-level positions.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£50,000 to £62,000
Average (per year)
£56,000
Senior managers oversee multi-site design operations, and the limited number of large tech firms influences the upper end of salary ranges.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£62,000+
Principal or lead managers are typically found at the largest local manufacturers, and their compensation is lower than in major metropolitan areas.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£18 - £24
per hour
Mid-level
£25 - £32
per hour
Senior
£33 - £41
per hour