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UX Designer salary in Cardiff

2025/26 tax year · ONS ASHE 2025 · 1-bed median rent

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Gross salary
£42,000
per year
Take-home
£2,813
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£900
per month
After rent
£1,913
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £42,000 £3,500
Income tax −£5,886 −£491
National Insurance −£2,354 −£196
Net take-home £33,760 £2,813
Rent (1-bed median) — −£900
Council tax (est.) — −£132
Transport — −£50
After rent — £1,913
Rent-to-income ratio: 32%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Comfortable

Salary range in Cardiff

Middle 50% of UX Designer earners

25th percentile
£34,000
Median
£42,000
75th percentile
£53,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average UX Designer salary in Cardiff? +
The median UX Designer salary in Cardiff is £42,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £34,000 and £53,000. The UK median for this role across all cities is approximately £48,500.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a UX Designer in Cardiff? +
On a gross salary of £42,000, a UX Designer in Cardiff pays £5,886 in income tax and £2,354 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £2,813.
Can a UX Designer afford to live in Cardiff? +
With take-home pay of £2,813/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £900/mo, a UX Designer in Cardiff has £1,913/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 32% (comfortable). After council tax (£132/mo) and transport (£50/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,731/mo.

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