Service Designer Salary in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Saint-Étienne has a strong manufacturing tradition and public sector employers. Salaries for service designers here reflect industrial projects and the lower cost of living. Tech companies operate in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€27,000 to €34,000

Average (per year)

€30,500

Local firms and public sector institutions hire entry-level designers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€34,000 to €42,000

Average (per year)

€38,000

Higher pay is common for mid-level designers working in manufacturing companies and digital consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€42,000 to €50,000

Average (per year)

€46,000

Senior designers often oversee service redesign projects for local healthcare or municipal bodies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€50,000+

Principal designers typically manage large projects for city agencies or regional firms.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€18 - €25

per hour

Mid-level

€25 - €34

per hour

Senior

€34 - €40

per hour