Product Design Manager Salary in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista sits adjacent to San Diego. Product design manager salaries are competitive. Local firms seek talent with cross-border experience.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$90,000 to $117,000

Average (per year)

$104,000

Defense, telecom, and healthcare firms in Chula Vista hire fresh graduates and junior design managers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$115,000 to $139,000

Average (per year)

$126,500

Mid-level managers work with large employers or startups connected to San Diego's tech corridor.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$138,000 to $158,000

Average (per year)

$148,000

Senior managers oversee larger teams and handle complex projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$157,000+

Principal or lead managers direct design strategies and shape product vision for regional tech companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$43 - $58

per hour

Mid-level

$55 - $69

per hour

Senior

$68 - $84

per hour