Head of Design Salary in East Lothian, United Kingdom
Design salaries in East Lothian are reported. Mid‑level heads earn about £44,500 a year. The figure is presented for the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£34,000 to £41,000
Average (per year)
£37,500
New hires work across multiple sectors.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£41,000 to £49,000
Average (per year)
£44,500
Mid-level Heads of Design oversee design projects and lead small in-house teams.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£49,000 to £59,000
Average (per year)
£54,000
Senior staff head design initiatives in regional government, retail, and emerging tech startups connected to Edinburgh.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£59,000+
Principal-level positions often cover multiple sites, such as Edinburgh consultancies and national charities.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£20 - £27
per hour
Mid-level
£27 - £37
per hour
Senior
£37 - £58
per hour
Nationally the median for heads of design sits near £50,000, so East Lothian sits slightly below the UK average.