Brand Designer Salary in Wakefield, United Kingdom

The median earnings for Brand Designers in Wakefield are £28,625 per year. Visual identity work is part of the local market.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£20,750 to £25,750

Average (per year)

£23,250

Assist senior designers creating visual assets, maintaining brand guidelines, and supporting marketing projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£25,750 to £31,500

Average (per year)

£28,625

Develops brand visual systems, collaborates with marketing, and refines guidelines for client projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£31,500 to £39,500

Average (per year)

£35,250

The highest salaries in Batley are generally secured by senior designers working with regional FMCG or textile clients..

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£39,500+

Leads brand strategy, mentors designers, and oversees cohesive visual identity across all platforms.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£14 - £18

per hour

Mid-level

£18 - £25

per hour

Senior

£25 - £37

per hour

Compared with the UK average of around £30,000, Wakefield sits slightly below but benefits from a lower cost of living. Housing and transport costs are typical of West Yorkshire.