Head of Design Salary in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Merthyr Tydfil offers a median salary of £43,500 for Head of Design positions. This figure reflects local employment patterns. Packages are shown with regional cost of living information.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£34,000 to £40,250

Average (per year)

£37,250

Entry-level Heads of Design work in local agencies or public sector teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£40,250 to £47,250

Average (per year)

£43,500

Mid-level leaders work in regional media, manufacturing, or NHS digital projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£47,250 to £54,250

Average (per year)

£50,500

Senior Heads of Design in Merthyr Tydfil are found within established employers or government initiatives.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£54,250+

Principal-level roles are found in major regional employers and involve responsibilities across multiple teams or disciplines.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£23 - £30

per hour

Mid-level

£30 - £38

per hour

Senior

£38 - £46

per hour

Nationally, Head of Design roles average around £55,000, placing Merthyr below the UK mean. A salary gap is observed in the area.