UX Lead Salary in Belfast, United Kingdom

UX lead roles can reach £39,000 a year. Companies in finance and telecom offer bonuses.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£28,000 to £34,000

Average (per year)

£31,000

Graduates and those new to UX work for local agencies or fintech startups, earning salaries as they gain core experience.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£34,000 to £44,000

Average (per year)

£39,000

Mid-career UX professionals take on increased responsibility in teams serving global software firms or public sector digital projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£44,000 to £53,000

Average (per year)

£48,500

Senior UX Leads at larger employers such as Citi or Allstate NI direct strategy and manage junior designers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£53,000+

Leadership roles with a decade or more of experience at multinational tech firms or consultancies typically have higher salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£16 - £22

per hour

Mid-level

£22 - £30

per hour

Senior

£30 - £40

per hour