As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Graphic Designer in Edinburgh, UK is £42,887, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,336 to £50,805, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,336
50TH(Median)   £42,887
75TH   £50,805
Lead Graphic Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Lead Graphic Designer Salary £38,336 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Lead Graphic Designer Salary £42,887 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Lead Graphic Designer Salary £50,805 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

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 £42,887 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,574, and a weekly pay of around £825. 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 £38,540 - £41,393, while Intermediate make £38,947 - £41,732, Senior earn £39,559 - £42,208, Specialist earn £40,510 - £43,123, Expert can reach £41,732 - £45,251 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Graphic Designer £40,510
Intermediate Level Lead Graphic Designer £40,849
Senior Level Lead Graphic Designer £41,393
Specialist Level Lead Graphic Designer £42,208
Expert Level Lead Graphic Designer £43,714
£40,510 0 yr
£40,849 < 2 yrs
£41,393 2-4 yrs
£42,208 5-8 yrs
£43,714 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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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 £37,872. And a Lead Graphic Designer earns an average annual salary of £42,129.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Graphic Designer II Edinburgh, UK
£19,067
£56,967
Graphic Designer III Edinburgh, UK
£28,148
£92,695
Senior Graphic Designer Edinburgh, UK
£29,514
£97,192
Lead UX Designer Edinburgh, UK
£49,449
£83,430
Graphic Design Specialist III Edinburgh, UK
£28,185
£92,814

Lead Graphic Designer Job Openings in Edinburgh, UK

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Academy Lead
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Important dates. Application window closes at. 5pm on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Interviews will take place shortly after. Hours. Both part-time and...

Design & Print Lead
U.S. Embassy, London
London, Greater London

Position Title. Design & Print Lead. Reference. London-2024-030. Location. U.S. Embassy, London. Closing Date. 02/09/2024. Work Hours. Full-time, 40 h...

Accounts Payable Team Lead
EQUANS
England, ENG

EQUANS is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team based in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle on a permanent basis. This is a full tim...

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Job Summary. The Counter Lead is responsible for supporting their Brand in for supporting the Brand in driving sales turnover and market share through...

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