VP of Design Salary in Austria

Compensation for senior design leaders in Austria is covered here. This median VP of Design earns €88,250 per year, placing the role among the top‑paid executive tracks.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€66,500 to €80,000

Average (per year)

€73,000

VP of Design roles are available in Hallein.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€80,500 to €97,000

Average (per year)

€88,250

Mid-level positions are present in Hallein.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€97,500 to €115,000

Average (per year)

€106,000

Senior VPs are employed in Hallein.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€116,000+

Principal-level roles exist in Hallein.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€38 - €52

per hour

Mid-level

€53 - €68

per hour

Senior

€69 - €88

per hour

Market Overview

Design teams in Vienna work for companies in sectors such as automotive and fintech. Magna, Erste Group, and Runtastic are cited as examples of firms in the market. Some firms are developing AI‑enhanced interfaces, a factor considered in salary discussions.