Service Designer Salary in Italy

In Italy, mid‑level service designers earn salaries that vary. Demand for service designers comes from various sectors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€22,000 to €27,000

Average (per year)

€24,500

Entry-level roles in Altamura start in local consultancies, regional manufacturers, or retailers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€27,000 to €33,000

Average (per year)

€29,625

Mid-level designers work with established Apulian businesses.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€33,000 to €39,750

Average (per year)

€36,000

Senior professionals work in local health, food, and small industrial sectors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€40,000+

Principal designers consult for larger regional firms or manage small teams in the private and municipal sectors.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€14 - €20

per hour

Mid-level

€20 - €29

per hour

Senior

€29 - €40

per hour

Market Overview

Service designers are found in design studios in Milan and cultural institutions in Rome. Service designers are involved with automotive companies near Turin and with startups in Bologna.