Product Designer Salary in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Barry is located near Cardiff. Opportunities for product designers vary locally.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£22,500 to £26,500

Average (per year)

£24,500

Local media outlets and Cardiff-based digital firms frequently hire graduates, offering both on‑site and remote positions.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£27,000 to £32,000

Average (per year)

£29,500

Welsh startups, public sector bodies, and creative agencies often entrust mid‑level designers with their projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,500 to £37,500

Average (per year)

£35,000

In Cardiff and South Wales, senior staff provide client consulting while overseeing team projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£38,000+

Regional employers benefit from principal designers' leadership of design teams and their role in driving digital transformation across sectors.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£13 - £18

per hour

Mid-level

£19 - £26

per hour

Senior

£27 - £38

per hour