Product Designer Salary in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart has a large population and high cost of living compared with other cities in Baden-Württemberg. Compensation varies by industry.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,000 to €54,000

Average (per year)

€48,000

Assist senior designers in creating user interfaces, conducting research, and iterating prototypes.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€55,000 to €70,000

Average (per year)

€62,000

Mid-level salaries are influenced by Stuttgart's automotive and industrial sectors.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€70,000 to €88,000

Average (per year)

€78,000

Lead end‑to‑end design projects, mentor junior designers, and align product vision with user needs.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€90,000+

Principal and Lead roles are typically found in larger corporations, scale-ups, and design-mature organizations, with pay varying widely by leadership scope and product complexity.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€25 - €40

per hour

Mid-level

€40 - €60

per hour

Senior

€60 - €85

per hour