Product Design Manager Salary in City of Southampton, United Kingdom

Southampton offers a median salary of £51,500 for Product Design Managers. Shipyards, aerospace firms and digital agencies operate locally.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£37,500 to £47,000

Average (per year)

£42,250

Graduates stepping into management in Eastleigh have salaries affected by the town's proximity to the South Coast.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£47,000 to £56,000

Average (per year)

£51,500

Mid-career managers see salaries rise as they work with media and telecom companies in the region.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£56,000 to £64,500

Average (per year)

£60,250

Senior roles with broad responsibilities attract higher pay in Eastleigh.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£64,500+

Earnings for principal managers leading regional product teams or agency operations can reach the upper end of the local salary range.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£24 - £33

per hour

Mid-level

£33 - £41

per hour

Senior

£41 - £53

per hour

Southampton's median sits a few thousand pounds above the UK average for the role. The gap exists in the city.