Interior designers roles in the UK earn a median of £35,000 per year, equivalent to £16.26 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £31,500 in South East to £39,000 in East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £36,485/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£35,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£16.26
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£30,000 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Interior designers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| East | £39,000 |
| North West | £38,000 |
| Scotland | £37,000 |
| London | £36,500 |
| South West | £34,500 |
| Wales | £34,500 |
| North East | £34,500 |
| West Midlands | £34,000 |
| East Midlands | £34,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £31,500 |
| South East | £31,500 |
| UK | £35,000 |
Annual pay grew by +1.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Interior designers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Interior designers in the UK is £35,000 per year (about £16.26 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Interior designers earn between £30,000 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Interior designers pay rose by 1.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Interior designers is in East, at £39,000 per year.
For job seekers
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For employers & recruiters
Interior designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for interior spaces, procure materials and oversee implementation of the plans.
Employers often require a relevant degree, although entry may be possible with a foundation course or HNC/HND.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.