Web Designer Salary in Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Edinburgh's digital sector includes universities and financial employers. Web designers here face higher living costs in the city center.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
£22,000 to £26,000
Average (per year)
£24,000
Graduates join agencies, universities, and fintech firms offering steady starting pay in the Scottish capital.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
£27,000 to £34,000
Average (per year)
£30,500
Designers with several years' experience may work in financial services companies and digital consultancies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
£35,000 to £42,000
Average (per year)
£38,500
Senior designers may lead projects for public sector contracts and Edinburgh tech firms.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
£43,000+
Principal and lead roles exist in financial technology and national agency headquarters.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
£13 - £18
per hour
Mid-level
£19 - £28
per hour
Senior
£29 - £42
per hour