VP of Design Salary in Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom

Bath and North East Somerset pays a median £86,250. This figure reflects the region's mix of heritage tourism firms, digital agencies, and university‑linked research labs. Salaries are influenced by the cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£62,500 to £77,500

Average (per year)

£70,000

Graduates and early-career designers earn lower salaries in Bath.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£77,500 to £95,000

Average (per year)

£86,250

Mid-level VPs with team-leadership experience earn higher salaries.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£95,000 to £112,500

Average (per year)

£103,750

Senior professionals in tech and design firms receive higher compensation.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£112,500+

Principal VPs with ten years of leadership experience earn the highest salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£34 - £43

per hour

Mid-level

£43 - £58

per hour

Senior

£58 - £72

per hour

Nationally, VP of Design roles average around £78,000, so Bath and North East Somerset sits above the UK mean.