Service Designer Salary in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

South Gloucestershire offers a median mid‑level salary of £36,000 for service designers. Living costs are mentioned.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£26,000 to £32,000

Average (per year)

£29,000

Graduates join Bristol tech startups or local consultancies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,000 to £40,000

Average (per year)

£36,000

Mid-level service designers in South Gloucestershire work with fintech firms, government contractors, or NHS trusts.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£40,000 to £48,500

Average (per year)

£44,250

Senior designers work at major employers such as Airbus, the MOD, or regional digital agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£48,500+

Principal roles lead transformation projects for central government or large-scale tech firms in the Bristol area.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£16 - £22

per hour

Mid-level

£22 - £29

per hour

Senior

£29 - £38

per hour

Compared with the UK average of about £40,000, South Gloucestershire sits slightly below.