2026 creative & design salary guide.
Hiring creative or design talent in 2026? The 2026 creative & design salary guide shares salary benchmarks across visual, digital, motion and graphic design roles. Use it to support hiring plans, review salary bands and help designers understand where they sit in today’s market.
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This guide is for employers hiring into creative and design teams, and professionals working across visual, digital, and motion design. Whether you're leading a creative department or planning your next step in design, this guide is for you.
You’ll get accurate 2026 salary data for creative roles, from junior designers to leadership positions. It’s designed to help you benchmark salaries, spot hiring trends, and understand what creative skills are most in demand.
The guide includes Creative Director, Art Director, Digital Design Lead, Motion Graphics Designer, Visual Designer, Graphic Designer, and Junior Digital Designer. It spans digital, motion, and visual design disciplines across all levels.
The projected average salary for creative and design roles in the UK in 2026 is around £44,608. This estimate is based on 2025 salary benchmarks combined with expected annual pay growth of approximately 3%, helping employers maintain competitive pay across creative industries.
The rise of content-driven marketing, UX integration, and visual storytelling is pushing demand for experienced designers. Skills in motion, digital, and brand design are especially sought after, leading to salary growth across creative teams.
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