Service Designer Salary in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Thunder Bay has public sector, healthcare, and higher education employers. The region has fewer large tech firms than major southern Ontario centers. The cost of living is lower in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$47,000 to C$58,000

Average (per year)

C$52,500

Entry-level positions are available in public sector, healthcare, and education organizations.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$59,000 to C$71,000

Average (per year)

C$65,000

Mid-level designers support digital projects for the city, hospital, or regional government.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$72,000 to C$86,000

Average (per year)

C$79,000

Senior staff manage complex digital initiatives for universities or local health networks.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$90,000+

Principal designers lead strategic digital planning and major transformation projects for government or education.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

C$29 - C$39

per hour

Mid-level

C$43 - C$57

per hour

Senior

C$62 - C$85

per hour