Chief Design Officer Salary in Ards and North Down, United Kingdom

Ards and North Down offers a median chief design officer salary of £74,500 per year. This figure is presented. Design leaders work in the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£53,000 to £66,000

Average (per year)

£59,500

Entry-level Chief Design Officers typically earn lower starting salaries when working with small private teams or in locimited design teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£66,000 to £83,500

Average (per year)

£74,500

Experienced leaders often find opportunities within the regional retail, light industry, or tourism sectors.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£83,500 to £105,000

Average (per year)

£94,250

Leads design strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, and ensures brand consistency across products.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£105,000+

Leads strategic design vision, oversees cross‑functional teams, and drives innovation across the organization.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£38 - £50

per hour

Mid-level

£51 - £67

per hour

Senior

£68 - £89

per hour

Ards and North Down's median exceeds the UK average by roughly £5,000. The gap is shown.