Product Designer Salary in Barking and Dagenham, United Kingdom

Barking and Dagenham offers product designers a median salary of £38,000 per year. The figure reflects the borough's employment mix.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£26,500 to £33,000

Average (per year)

£29,700

Local design studios hire graduates at this level.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£34,000 to £42,000

Average (per year)

£38,000

Designers at this stage work for retail chains or public sector employers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£43,000 to £54,000

Average (per year)

£48,500

Experienced professionals move into management roles or consulting for local manufacturing firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£55,000+

Principal designers in Becontree lead projects for large employers or regional government.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£16 - £23

per hour

Mid-level

£24 - £35

per hour

Senior

£36 - £45

per hour

Nationally, product designers earn around £45,000 on average, placing Barking and Dagenham below the UK median. Lower rent and transport links influence how far the salary goes.