Design Manager Salary in Denbighshire, United Kingdom

Denbighshire offers a median Design Manager salary of £35,700 per year. The figure reflects regional living costs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£28,500 to £32,000

Average (per year)

£30,300

Recent graduates can seek positions with local authorities, construction consultancies, or small creative studios.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,000 to £39,000

Average (per year)

£35,700

At mid-level, managers work on regional regeneration or housing projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£39,000 to £46,000

Average (per year)

£42,000

Senior positions involve leading teams in county government or construction.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£46,000+

Principal managers in Denbighshire hold senior public sector positions.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£15 - £20

per hour

Mid-level

£20 - £26

per hour

Senior

£26 - £33

per hour

Nationally, Design Managers earn around £45,000, placing Denbighshire below the average. Housing prices are a factor in the overall compensation picture.