UX Designer Salary in Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nottingham offers mid‑level UX designers a median salary of £34,850 per year. The figure reflects the city's employment profile. Living costs sit below the national average.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£24,500 to £30,250

Average (per year)

£27,350

Graduates often join large manufacturers or tech start-ups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£30,250 to £40,000

Average (per year)

£34,850

Mid-level designers often work for engineering firms or in-house tech teams, where digital skills are in demand.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£40,000 to £50,500

Average (per year)

£44,750

Senior roles are common in Derby's logistics, finance, and automotive sectors, often involving project oversight.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£50,500+

Principal designers lead digital teams or consult for major employers in the broader Nottingham and Derby area.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£14 - £21

per hour

Mid-level

£21 - £32

per hour

Senior

£32 - £47

per hour

Nottingham's median UX salary sits a few thousand pounds above the UK average for the same experience level. Lower housing costs affect disposable income.