Design Director Salary in Dewsbury, Wakefield
Dewsbury has smaller agencies. Salaries for design directors reflect this mix, with fewer large private employers than Wakefield or Leeds. Compensation is modest but steady.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£31,000 to £36,000
Average (per year)
£33,500
Entry-level design directors work with local SMEs and public sector clients.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£36,000 to £44,000
Average (per year)
£40,000
Mid-level positions coordinate projects for Dewsbury's healthcare and education employers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£44,000 to £54,000
Average (per year)
£49,000
Teams for regional agencies or larger local authorities are managed by senior directors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£54,000+
Principal and lead directors oversee creative strategy for public sector and education projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£18 - £28
per hour
Mid-level
£28 - £37
per hour
Senior
£37 - £52
per hour