Head of Design Salary in North Tyneside, United Kingdom
North Tyneside offers a median salary of £58,750 for Head of Design. Tech studios and shipyards operate in the area. Housing costs in the area differ from those in nearby Newcastle.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£41,000 to £51,000
Average (per year)
£46,000
Recent entrants earn lower salaries and work for small agencies or digital firms along the coast.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£51,500 to £66,000
Average (per year)
£58,750
Mid-level staff manage teams on regional branding or UX projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£67,000 to £80,000
Average (per year)
£73,500
Senior professionals consult for larger North East tech firms or run multi-disciplinary teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£81,000+
At the principal level, design heads work with Newcastle-based software companies or as freelance consultants.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£27 - £38
per hour
Mid-level
£39 - £54
per hour
Senior
£55 - £72
per hour
The median here exceeds the UK average by roughly £5,000. Living costs affect the purchasing power of salaries.