UI/UX Designer Salary in South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
South Gloucestershire offers a median mid‑level UI/UX designer salary of £32,000 per year. The figure shows the distribution of tech firms on Bristol's outskirts and manufacturing firms that use digital interfaces.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£24,000 to £28,000
Average (per year)
£26,000
Entry-level designers often join startups or digital teams that support Bristol's tech cluster.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£29,000 to £36,000
Average (per year)
£32,000
Mid-level UI/UX roles are found in technology firms, financial services, and education providers with strong digital investments.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£36,000 to £44,000
Average (per year)
£40,000
Senior designers work with large employers in the aerospace and tech sectors along the M4 corridor.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£44,000+
Principal-level UI/UX leads manage cross‑functional teams or major projects for tech companies serving Bristol or London.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£14 - £22
per hour
Mid-level
£22 - £36
per hour
Senior
£36 - £52
per hour
Nationally, UI/UX designers earn around £38,000 on average, so South Gloucestershire sits slightly below the UK median. The area has a lower cost of living.