Service Designer Salary in Southern Savonia, Finland
Southern Savonia offers a median salary of €39,000 for service designers. The region's cost of living influences how far the income goes.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€30,000 to €36,000
Average (per year)
€33,000
Local startups, municipal projects, and family-run firms often hire early-career designers.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€35,500 to €42,000
Average (per year)
€39,000
Designers with several years of experience contribute to digitalization efforts in education and health sectors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€42,000 to €50,000
Average (per year)
€46,000
Senior designers consult for regional development and lead projects in environmental services.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€50,000+
Principal roles focus on city-wide innovation programs or national agency projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€20 - €27
per hour
Mid-level
€27 - €36
per hour
Senior
€36 - €49
per hour
Nationally, service designers earn around €45,000, so Southern Savonia sits slightly below the Finnish mean. Housing costs can affect the overall compensation picture for professionals.