Head of UX Salary in Lisburn and Castlereagh, United Kingdom
Lisburn and Castlereagh pay a median £54,000 for Head of UX. The figure shows interest from local software firms, public‑sector agencies, and Belfast‑adjacent startups in design leadership. Housing costs remain below Belfast.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£40,000 to £48,000
Average (per year)
£44,000
Early-career Heads of UX in Craigavon work in healthcare and public sector firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£48,000 to £60,000
Average (per year)
£54,000
Mid-level roles work for local manufacturers and regional consultancies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£60,000 to £69,000
Average (per year)
£64,500
Senior Heads of UX manage cross-functional teams and oversee multiple product lines.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£69,000+
Principal-level positions are found in regional headquarters and large hospital trusts.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£29 - £39
per hour
Mid-level
£39 - £50
per hour
Senior
£50 - £65
per hour
Nationally, Head of UX roles average around £62,000, so Lisburn and Castlereagh sit below the UK mean.