UI/UX Designer Salary in Dorset, United Kingdom

Dorset offers a median mid‑level UI/UX designer salary of £28,625 per year. The figure reflects employment activity in the local digital and tech sectors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£21,000 to £25,500

Average (per year)

£23,250

Recent graduates work in digital marketing firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£25,500 to £31,750

Average (per year)

£28,625

Mid-level designers work in Bournemouth and Poole.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£31,750 to £38,750

Average (per year)

£35,250

Senior roles appear at established agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£38,750+

Principal designers work in Bournemouth.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£13 - £18

per hour

Mid-level

£18 - £26

per hour

Senior

£26 - £36

per hour

Nationally, UI/UX designers average around £35,000, placing Dorset below the UK mean. Lower rent can reduce cost differences.