How much does a set designer make in the United Kingdom?
£36,950a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,079 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,510
- Equals
- $49,450
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What interior designers and decorators earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £27,660Median: £36,950Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $80,280 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $62,470 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $58,700 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $49,450 |
| 7. United States | $48,970 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $348 |
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Technicians and associate professionals
- Photographer£28,100
- Museum technician£28,450
- Chef£29,870
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals£45,530
- Legal aide£34,660
- Social care worker£31,640
- Religious worker£28,230
- Athlete£32,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set designer make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,079 a month, £36,950 a year.
Which country pays a set designer the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $49,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a set designer make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $49,450 a year against $48,970 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a set designer or a photographer?
A set designer: £36,950 a year against £28,100 for a photographer, 1.3 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate