VP of Design Salary in North Karelia, Finland
North Karelia's designers earn about €80,000 annually. There are companies in Joensuu and Lieksa. Housing costs are a factor for designers in the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€60,000 to €74,000
Average (per year)
€67,000
Regional tech startups and forestry companies hire entry-level VPs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€74,000 to €88,000
Average (per year)
€80,000
Mid-level professionals manage design teams in manufacturing and software firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€88,000 to €107,000
Average (per year)
€96,500
Senior VPs handle projects for companies in the bioeconomy and technology sectors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€107,000+
Principal roles exist at large industrial firms and university spin‑offs.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€42 - €57
per hour
Mid-level
€57 - €75
per hour
Senior
€75 - €95
per hour
The €80,000 median sits slightly above Finland's overall average for VP‑level designers. Yet living costs remain lower than in Helsinki.