VP of Design Salary in Reading, United Kingdom

Reading has strong design salaries. Mid‑level VPs of Design earn £94,500 per year, reflecting the region's product teams.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£68,500 to £85,000

Average (per year)

£77,000

Starting VPs in Basingstoke join firms with established design teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£85,000 to £104,000

Average (per year)

£94,500

Mid-level talent works on large-scale projects for companies with local offices.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£104,000 to £124,500

Average (per year)

£113,500

At the senior level, VPs manage cross-functional teams in sectors like pharmaceuticals, tech, and logistics.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£124,500+

Principal VPs oversee design for multiple business units.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£39 - £59

per hour

Mid-level

£59 - £83

per hour

Senior

£83 - £115

per hour

Nationally, VP of Design salaries average around £85,000, so Reading sits above the UK mean.