UK Salary Guide · ONS ASHE 2025

UX Designer salary
in the UK

Real take-home pay, rent costs and disposable income for UX Designers across 12 UK cities. 2025/26 tax year.

UK Median
£48,500
per year
Highest city
£62,000
London
Lowest city
£42,000
Cardiff
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UX Designer salary by city

12 cities · sorted highest to lowest

City Gross salary Take-home
London £62,000 £3,876/mo View →
Edinburgh £52,000 £3,256/mo View →
Manchester £50,000 £3,293/mo View →
Bristol £50,000 £3,293/mo View →
Aberdeen £50,000 £3,164/mo View →
Birmingham £48,000 £3,173/mo View →
Glasgow £48,000 £3,081/mo View →
Leeds £47,000 £3,113/mo View →
Sheffield £45,000 £2,993/mo View →
Newcastle £44,000 £2,933/mo View →
Nottingham £44,000 £2,933/mo View →
Cardiff £42,000 £2,813/mo View →

UK salary range

Middle 50% of UX Designer earners · London reference

25th percentile
£50,000
Median (UK)
£48,500
75th percentile
£78,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average UX Designer salary in the UK? +
The UK median UX Designer salary across 12 cities is £48,500 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £50,000 and £78,000. Salaries vary significantly by city — from £42,000 in Cardiff to £62,000 in London.
Which UK city pays UX Designers the most? +
London offers the highest median UX Designer salary at £62,000 per year — £13,500 above the UK median. Cardiff is at the lower end with £42,000. See the full city breakdown in the table above.
What is the take-home pay for a UX Designer in London? +
A UX Designer in London earns a median £62,000 per year. After income tax and National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), that works out to approximately £3,876 per month take-home. See the full London breakdown →