Product Design Manager Salary in Allegheny County
Allegheny County includes Pittsburgh, where established healthcare networks drive demand for design managers. Local salaries reflect regional economic factors.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
$95,000 to $115,000
Average (per year)
$104,000
Entry positions support Pittsburgh-area software companies, manufacturing firms, and healthcare systems.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
$116,000 to $139,000
Average (per year)
$127,000
Mid-level managers collaborate with technology consultancies and large regional employers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
$140,000 to $164,000
Average (per year)
$152,000
Senior managers work at major corporate headquarters and at healthtech and fintech firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
$165,000+
Principal-level managers oversee design strategy for large Pittsburgh-based corporations and lead regional digital agencies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
$51 - $68
per hour
Mid-level
$69 - $83
per hour
Senior
$84 - $108
per hour