VP of Design Salary in Politischer Bezirk Südoststeiermark, Styria

Südoststeiermark includes agricultural, food-tech, and manufacturing activities. Design leadership roles exist in family businesses and regional industrial firms. The area has lower living expenses compared with many other regions.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

€55,000 to €65,000

Average (per year)

€60,000

Entry-level VPs are employed locally.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

€66,000 to €76,000

Average (per year)

€71,000

Mid-level roles involve design work within manufacturing and food processing organizations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

€77,000 to €90,000

Average (per year)

€83,500

Senior VPs oversee cross-functional design teams in local enterprises.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

€91,000+

Principal VPs are responsible for design strategy in the district's industrial and agri-business sector.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

€30 - €40

per hour

Mid-level

€41 - €56

per hour

Senior

€57 - €70

per hour