How Much Does a Lead Graphic Designer Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Graphic Designer in the United Kingdom is £42,129, with an hourly rate of £20, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £37,658 to £49,907, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £37,658

50TH(Median) £42,129

75TH £49,907

Lead Graphic Designer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Lead Graphic Designer Salary	£37,658	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Graphic Designer Salary	£42,129	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Graphic Designer Salary	£49,907	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Lead Graphic Designer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£37,658

Average £42,129/year

£49,907

£3,138

Average £3,511/month

£4,159

£724

Average £810/week

£960

£18

Average £20/hour

£24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£49,907	£4,159	£960	£24
Average	£42,129	£3,511	£810	£20
25th Percentile	£37,658	£3,138	£724	£18

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Lead Graphic Designer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Lead Graphic Designer is about £42,129 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £20, a monthly salary of about £3,511, and a weekly pay of around £810. Click the switch button below to see more details about Lead Graphic Designer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Lead Graphic Designers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Lead Graphic Designer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,858 - £40,661, while Intermediate make £38,259 - £40,994, Senior earn £38,859 - £41,461, Specialist earn £39,793 - £42,361, Expert can reach £40,994 - £44,451 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Graphic Designer	£39,793
Intermediate Level Lead Graphic Designer	£40,127
Senior Level Lead Graphic Designer	£40,661
Specialist Level Lead Graphic Designer	£41,461
Expert Level Lead Graphic Designer	£42,941

Entry Level	6%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	3%
Specialist Level	2%
Expert Level	2%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Lead Graphic Designer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Lead Graphic Designer are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £45,499 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £42,442, and Manchester pays around £40,382 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Graphic Designer II or Lead Graphic Designer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Graphic Designer II makes less than a Lead Graphic Designer. A Graphic Designer II earns an average annual salary of £37,202. And a Lead Graphic Designer earns an average annual salary of £42,129.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Graphic Designer II	£18,730 £55,960
Graphic Designer III	£27,651 £91,056
Senior Graphic Designer	£28,992 £95,473
Lead UX Designer	£48,575 £81,954
Graphic Design Specialist III	£27,686 £91,173

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