Service Designer Salary in Gillingham, Medway

Gillingham, Medway's largest town, is near healthcare, education and local startups. Service designers find steady demand from Medway NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Greenwich campus. Salaries vary by experience.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£27,000 to £32,500

Average (per year)

£29,750

Recent graduates seek employment locally.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£33,000 to £41,000

Average (per year)

£37,000

Mid-level designers support digital transformation for the NHS, local government, or Medway-based consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£41,500 to £49,000

Average (per year)

£45,250

Senior roles manage teams or lead service design for health, education, and local authority projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£49,500+

Principal designers consult for Medway NHS, universities, or regional digital agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£16 - £24

per hour

Mid-level

£25 - £34

per hour

Senior

£36 - £48

per hour