UI Designer Salary in Kensington and Chelsea, United Kingdom
Kensington and Chelsea has a median mid‑level UI designer salary of £43,250 per year. Salaries differ locally.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£29,500 to £36,000
Average (per year)
£32,750
Luxury brands, creative agencies and boutique web studios often hire graduates.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£37,000 to £49,500
Average (per year)
£43,250
Digital teams for high-end retailers or hospitality firms pay experienced designers higher salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£51,000 to £65,500
Average (per year)
£57,750
Creative direction for luxury brands or major digital projects is often led by senior staff.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£67,500+
Digital teams for global retailers are often headed by principal designers, who also manage large-scale creative initiatives.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£20 - £27
per hour
Mid-level
£28 - £42
per hour
Senior
£43 - £61
per hour
Compared with the UK average of around £38,000, Kensington and Chelsea's median sits roughly £5,000 higher. The median salary is higher in the borough.