Design Director Salary in Midlothian, United Kingdom
Midlothian offers a median salary of £41,500 for design directors. This figure reflects observed salary data.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£33,000 to £38,000
Average (per year)
£35,000
Entry-level Design Directors work with small creative studios or local government projects.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£38,000 to £45,000
Average (per year)
£41,500
Mid-level positions cover team management and project delivery for regional businesses.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£45,000 to £54,000
Average (per year)
£49,000
Senior Design Directors advise on strategy for public sector initiatives or established Scottish firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£54,000+
Principal-level roles appear at large organizations or through consultancy work with Edinburgh-based clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£17 - £25
per hour
Mid-level
£26 - £33
per hour
Senior
£34 - £42
per hour
Nationally, design directors average around £48,000, placing Midlothian slightly below the UK mean. However, housing costs are lower in the area.