VP of Design Salary in Lisburn and Castlereagh, United Kingdom

Lisburn and Castlereagh pays a median of £64,500. The figure reflects the median salary in the area.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£49,000 to £59,000

Average (per year)

£54,000

In Craigavon, entry‑level VPs of Design work in regional agencies or manufacturing firms with digital teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£59,000 to £70,000

Average (per year)

£64,500

Mid‑level designers in the area lead small design departments at local companies or satellite offices and handle moderate budgets.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£70,000 to £82,000

Average (per year)

£76,000

Senior VPs in larger regional employers lead cross‑functional teams and report to executive leadership.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£82,000+

Principal‑level designers set strategic direction for design across multi‑site organizations and oversee group‑wide responsibilities.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£25 - £34

per hour

Mid-level

£34 - £42

per hour

Senior

£42 - £50

per hour

Compared with the UK average of £78,000, Lisburn and Castlereagh sits below the national median. Housing costs affect the purchasing power of the salary.