Service Designer Salary in Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

Carmarthenshire pays a median £29,400 to service designers. That amount is comparable to the county's housing prices and everyday expenses. Disposable income varies among local households each month.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£22,000 to £26,200

Average (per year)

£24,300

New designers in Carmarthenshire receive salaries reflecting local authority and SME budgets in a semi-rural setting.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£26,200 to £32,500

Average (per year)

£29,400

Mid-level staff work mainly in councils or small digital firms, where pay sits below national averages but offers job security.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,500 to £39,500

Average (per year)

£36,000

Senior designers lead digital change for local government or health trusts, managing smaller teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£39,500+

Principal designers command higher salaries when working on major public sector projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£14 - £18

per hour

Mid-level

£18 - £25

per hour

Senior

£25 - £38

per hour

The £29,400 median sits below the UK average for the role, which hovers around £35,000. Living costs are lower for residents compared with many southern counterparts.