Graphic Designer Salary in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Cambridgeshire offers mid‑level graphic designers a median pay of £30,500 a year. The figure reflects the region's employment market.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£22,500 to £26,500

Average (per year)

£24,500

Graduate starting salaries in the region vary.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£27,000 to £34,000

Average (per year)

£30,500

Mid-level designers here work for local agencies, startups, or university-affiliated organizations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£34,500 to £41,500

Average (per year)

£37,750

Senior professionals' salaries can differ based on experience and specialization.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£42,000+

Principal and lead designers at large employers have distinct salary levels.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£13 - £17

per hour

Mid-level

£18 - £26

per hour

Senior

£27 - £37

per hour

Across the UK the median sits near £28,000 for graphic designers. Cambridgeshire's figure therefore tops the average by about £2,500.