Web Designer Salary in Belfast, United Kingdom

The median web designer salary in Belfast is £27,500 a year. Companies compete for creative talent.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

£19,000 to £24,500

Average (per year)

£21,500

Graduates and junior web designers in Belfast start in digital agencies or in‑house teams supporting finance and public sector clients.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

£24,500 to £31,500

Average (per year)

£27,500

With several years of experience, web designers take on more responsibility and work with tech firms or local consultancies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

£31,500 to £37,000

Average (per year)

£34,000

Senior web designers lead small teams and manage projects for clients in Belfast's media and technology sectors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

£37,000+

Principal or lead designers oversee creative work at digital agencies and assist large enterprises with complex web needs.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

£11 - £17

per hour

Mid-level

£17 - £25

per hour

Senior

£25 - £35

per hour

Belfast's median sits slightly below the UK average, which hovers around £30,000. Lower living costs stretch that figure further than in London.