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Interior designers Salary Guide UK — 2025

Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data

The median interior designers salary in the UK is £34,962 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £34,973, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £16.52.

Salaries vary significantly by region, from £30,007 in West Midlands to £37,803 in North West. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.

UK Median

£34,962

Annual

UK Mean

£34,973

Annual

Hourly Rate

£16.52

Median

UK Jobs

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Regional Salary Breakdown

The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).

Source: ONS ASHE 2025, Regional Price Parities
RegionMedianMeanCoL Adjusted
North West £37,803 £45,405 £41,451
East £35,908 £37,227 £36,904
South West £30,624 £32,581 £31,867
South East £30,243 £33,693 £29,305
West Midlands £30,007 £31,717 £32,795

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average interior designers salary in the UK?

The median interior designers salary in the UK is £34,962 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £34,973, which is higher due to top earners.

Which region pays interior designerss the most?

North West pays the highest interior designers salaries with a median of £37,803.

How does interior designers pay vary by region?

Interior designers salaries range from £30,007 in West Midlands to £37,803 in North West.

Are interior designers salaries rising?

Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.

What is the hourly rate for a interior designers?

The median hourly rate for a interior designers in the UK is £16.52 (ONS ASHE 2025).

About this data

All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.