Content Designer Salary in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Digital agencies hire creative talent. Average salaries reflect the cost of living. Tech start-ups and media firms employ content designers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£26,500 to £31,500
Average (per year)
£29,000
Create, edit, and maintain user-focused content while collaborating with designers and developers.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£32,000 to £39,000
Average (per year)
£35,500
Mid-level designers move between agencies and in-house teams, experiencing pay increases.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£39,500 to £47,000
Average (per year)
£43,250
Senior content designers lead strategy, mentor junior staff, and oversee multi‑channel user‑focused content.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£48,000+
Principal or lead designers negotiate salaries, especially at larger media or fintech employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£17 - £23
per hour
Mid-level
£24 - £32
per hour
Senior
£33 - £45
per hour