Brand Designer Salary in Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Leicestershire offers a median mid‑level brand designer salary of £28,500 per year. Pay is based on local market conditions. The package includes lower housing costs for creatives.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£21,000 to £25,000

Average (per year)

£23,000

Graduates or those with limited experience usually start in agencies, local businesses, or the university sector.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£25,000 to £32,000

Average (per year)

£28,500

Designers with several years of experience often work for regional marketing firms or in-house at manufacturing companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,000 to £38,000

Average (per year)

£35,000

Lead brand strategy, oversee visual identity creation, mentor designers, and ensure cohesive brand experiences.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£38,000+

Principal designers typically lead teams or run their own studios, often handling multiple regional client accounts.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

£12 - £17

per hour

Mid-level

£18 - £28

per hour

Senior

£29 - £40

per hour

Nationally, brand designers earn around £31,000 on average. Leicestershire's median salary is below the comparison figure.