UI Designer salary in Cardiff
The average UI Designer salary in Cardiff is £38,400 per year (£2,597/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £19.69/hr).
≈ £2,135 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.74/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior UI Designer in Cardiff (0–2 years experience).
≈ £2,597 / month after tax
Hourly: £19.69/hr • Daily: £148/day
Market median for an established UI Designer in Cardiff (2–5 years experience).
≈ £3,287 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £25.59/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead UI Designer specialists in Cardiff (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Cardiff
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level UI Designer earning £38,400 takes home £2,597 net per month (or £599/week).
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Live UI Designer jobs in Cardiff
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Social Work Assistant
£41,277Brackenberry • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Development Manager
£37,000Registered UK employer • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Paralegal
£31,075Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
Claims Support Technician
£29,212Sedgwick • Cardiff, Cardiff County, CF10 1PU
MINI Sales Executive
£30,391Sytner • Grangetown, Cardiff, CF10 5DW
Strategic Lead - Health and Education Systems
£51,600Sport Wales • Blackweir, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
Frequently asked questions about UI Designer pay in Cardiff
How much does a UI Designer earn in Cardiff in 2026/27?
The average UI Designer salary in Cardiff is £38,400 per year (or £19.69 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate UI Designer roles start around £30,700 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £49,900 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a UI Designer in Cardiff after UK tax?
On a median UI Designer salary of £38,400 in Cardiff, your estimated net take-home pay is £2,597 per month (approx. £599 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a UI Designer in Cardiff?
A mid-level UI Designer in Cardiff earns an equivalent hourly rate of £19.69/hr (ranging from £15.74/hr for junior roles to £25.59/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £148 per day.
Is a UI Designer salary enough to live comfortably in Cardiff?
With a net monthly income of £2,597 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £960 per month in Cardiff, housing takes approximately 37% of a UI Designer's take-home pay — leaving £1,637 per month in disposable income.
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