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Design Occupations salary in United Kingdom

The median design occupations salary is £37,596 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£27,238
Median (p50)
£37,596
Top (p90)
Sample size
40,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£27,238
p25£32,000
Median£37,596
p75£46,048
Top (p90)
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Design Occupations salary by region

West Midlands£45,895
London£42,637
Scotland£42,178
Wales£40,960

Pay trend

Up 2.3% from 2023 to 2025.

£36,7512023
£36,2792024
£37,5962025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Design Occupations salary FAQs

What is the average Design Occupations salary in United Kingdom?

The median Design Occupations salary in United Kingdom is £37,596 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of design occupationss earn more than this and half earn less.

Do Design Occupations salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - West Midlands is among the highest at £45,895, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Design Occupations salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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