Exeter · Mid-level · 2026

£42,000 UX Designer
in Exeter

A mid-level Exeter ux designer earning £42,000 takes home £2,813/month after tax and NI. Average 1-bed rent is £1,000/month, leaving £1,813/month after rent — a tight financial position for Exeter's cost base.

Gross
£42,000
mid-level
Net monthly
£2,813
after tax & NI
After rent
£1,813
per month
Savings est.
£873
per month
Stretched — rent takes 36% of take-home. Consider a shared house or outer-area flat.

Monthly Budget — Mid-level UX Designer in Exeter

Item Monthly
Gross annual salary £42,000/yr
Income tax −£491/mo
National Insurance −£196/mo
Net monthly take-home £2,813/mo
Rent (1-bed median) −£1,000/mo
Council tax −£125/mo
Transport −£68/mo
Groceries & utilities −£407/mo
Estimated monthly savings £873/mo

Tax computed using HMRC 2025/26 rates. Rent = Rightmove Q4 2025 median. Savings estimate deducts a £340 misc. buffer from remaining income.

UX Designer Salary Range in Exeter

This page shows the mid-level salary (£42,000) — 100% of the median (£42,000).

P25 — Lower quartile
£34,000
25% earn less than this
Median — 50th percentile
£42,000
midpoint of all earners
P75 — Upper quartile
£52,000
25% earn more than this

Compare by Experience Level

Entry — £30,000 Mid — £42,000 Senior — £58,000

vs Exeter City Median

Mid-level UX Designer
£42,000
vs
Exeter all-worker median
£31,000
35% above Exeter median

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is £42,000 a good ux designer salary in Exeter? +
£42,000 is the mid-level ux designer salary in Exeter, representing 100% of the median (£42,000). Net take-home is £2,813/month after tax and NI. Rent-to-income is 36%tight. At 35% above the Exeter all-worker median of £31,000, this is a competitive salary for the city.
What is the average ux designer salary in Exeter? +
The median Exeter ux designer salary is £42,000 (ONS ASHE 2025). The lower quartile (P25) is £34,000 and the upper quartile (P75) is £52,000. Entry-level roles typically start around £30,000, while senior professionals reach £58,000.
How much can a ux designer in Exeter save each month? +
On £42,000 in Exeter, after rent (£1,000/mo), council tax (£125/mo), transport (£68/mo) and groceries & utilities (£407/mo), estimated monthly savings capacity is approximately £873/month.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a ux designer in Exeter? +
On £42,000 in Exeter, the rent-to-income ratio for a 1-bed flat is 36%. The guideline for comfortable solo living is under 33%. To achieve a 33% RTI on a Exeter 1-bed (£1,000/mo), you need approximately £36,000 gross annual salary.

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