How Much Does a Freelance Illustrator Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Illustrator in the United Kingdom is £30,547, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £28,978 to £31,278, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £28,978

50TH(Median) £30,547

75TH £31,278

Freelance Illustrator Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Freelance Illustrator Salary	£28,978	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Freelance Illustrator Salary	£30,547	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Freelance Illustrator Salary	£31,278	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Freelance Illustrator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£28,978

Average £30,547/year

£31,278

£2,415

Average £2,546/month

£2,607

£557

Average £587/week

£602

£14

Average £15/hour

£15

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£31,278	£2,607	£602	£15
Average	£30,547	£2,546	£587	£15
25th Percentile	£28,978	£2,415	£557	£14

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Freelance Illustrator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Freelance Illustrator is about £30,547 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15, a monthly salary of about £2,546, and a weekly pay of around £587. Click the switch button below to see more details about Freelance Illustrator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Freelance Illustrators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Freelance Illustrator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £29,400 - £30,313, while Intermediate make £29,728 - £30,569, Senior earn £30,383 - £30,875, Specialist earn £30,624 - £31,049, Expert can reach £30,656 - £31,082 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Freelance Illustrator	£30,032
Intermediate Level Freelance Illustrator	£30,313
Senior Level Freelance Illustrator	£30,733
Specialist Level Freelance Illustrator	£30,907
Expert Level Freelance Illustrator	£30,929

Entry Level	2%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	1%
Expert Level	1%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Illustrator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Freelance Illustrator are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £32,991 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £30,774, and Manchester pays around £29,281 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Freelance Photographer or Freelance Illustrator?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Freelance Photographer makes more than a Freelance Illustrator. A Freelance Photographer earns an average annual salary of £38,860. And a Freelance Illustrator earns an average annual salary of £30,547.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Freelance Photographer	£12,936 £45,714

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