UI/UX Designer Salary in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford has tech startups, publishers, and university spinouts employing UI/UX specialists. Housing and living costs affect local salaries. Companies recruit designers for scientific, digital, and educational products.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£26,000 to £32,000

Average (per year)

£29,000

New graduates and junior designers in Oxford start salaries that reflect the city's high living costs and tech startups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£32,000 to £43,000

Average (per year)

£37,500

Tech firms, publishing houses, and university spinouts employ mid-level designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£43,000 to £54,000

Average (per year)

£48,500

Senior UI/UX talent works at biomedical, fintech, and software companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£54,000+

Principal designers or heads of UX in Oxford reach £65,000 or higher at major tech employers.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£17 - £23

per hour

Mid-level

£23 - £34

per hour

Senior

£34 - £48

per hour