UI Designer Salary in Sunderland, United Kingdom

Salaries for designers in Sunderland are influenced by local cost of living. Mid‑level UI designers earn £27,500. This figure reflects local salary data.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£21,000 to £25,000

Average (per year)

£22,500

Graduates start on lower salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£25,000 to £32,000

Average (per year)

£27,500

As experience increases, UI designers support software firms or digital consultancies in Sunderland and nearby Newcastle.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,000 to £39,000

Average (per year)

£34,500

Senior designers work on projects for manufacturing or public sector clients with higher pay brackets.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£39,000+

Principal roles are rare but can be found in larger North East firms or as remote leads for national companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£11 - £17

per hour

Mid-level

£17 - £25

per hour

Senior

£25 - £34

per hour

Nationally, UI designers average around £30,000. Sunderland's median salary is below the national median.