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UX Designer salary in Edinburgh

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

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Gross salary
£52,000
per year
Take-home
£3,256
per month
Avg 1-bed rent
£1,100
per month
After rent
£2,156
per month
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Full pay breakdown

Item Annual Monthly
Gross salary £52,000 £4,333
Income tax −£9,878 −£823
National Insurance −£3,051 −£254
Net take-home £39,071 £3,256
Rent (1-bed median) — −£1,100
Council tax (est.) — −£155
Transport — −£62
After rent — £2,156
Rent-to-income ratio: 34%
Rent as a share of net monthly pay
Stretched

Salary range in Edinburgh

Middle 50% of UX Designer earners

25th percentile
£42,000
Median
£52,000
75th percentile
£65,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the average UX Designer salary in Edinburgh? +
The median UX Designer salary in Edinburgh is £52,000 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The middle 50% of earners fall between £42,000 and £65,000. 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 Edinburgh? +
On a gross salary of £52,000, a UX Designer in Edinburgh pays £9,878 in income tax and £3,051 in National Insurance (2025/26 tax year), leaving a net monthly take-home of £3,256.
Can a UX Designer afford to live in Edinburgh? +
With take-home pay of £3,256/mo and a median 1-bed rent of £1,100/mo, a UX Designer in Edinburgh has £2,156/mo left after rent — a rent-to-income ratio of 34% (stretched). After council tax (£155/mo) and transport (£62/mo), disposable income is approximately £1,939/mo.

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