SOC 2141 Science, research, engineering and technology professionals

Web design professionals Salary

Median salary £46,639 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £47,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For web design professionals, £48,629 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +25% versus the national average.

About this role

Web design professionals design, build, test and maintain software applications, systems and digital services. They write code in various programming languages, collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and implement technical solutions that meet business needs.

Key responsibilities

Designing and writing clean, efficient, well-documented code
Building, testing and deploying software applications
Collaborating with product managers, designers and other developers
Debugging and resolving software defects and performance issues
Participating in code reviews and contributing to technical documentation

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires a degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field. However, self-taught developers and bootcamp graduates are increasingly common. Professional certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) add value.

Career outlook

Exceptionally strong demand across all sectors. AI/ML, cloud computing and cybersecurity specialisations command premium salaries.

Key skills

Programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java, C#) Software architecture Version control (Git) Problem-solving Agile methodologies

Common industries

Technology
Financial services
E-commerce
Healthcare technology
All sectors with digital operations

Data coverage

SOC code 2141

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2021–2025

Estimated jobs 12,000

Median Salary

£46,639

Mean Salary

£46,293

Jobs (000s)

12k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £30,277Median: £46,639

P10: --P25: £30kMedian: £47kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£30,277

0-2 years

Mid Level

£30,277

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +22.6%Real growth: +7.0%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: -4.6%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£46,639

Full-time Only

£48,629

Full-time premium: +£1,990

Web design professionals salary: common questions

How much do web design professionals earn in the UK?

Web design professionals earn a median of £48,629 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).

Is £48,629 a good salary in the UK?

For web design professionals, £48,629 is the typical (median) pay. That is well above the UK full-time median of £39,039 — +25% versus the national average.

What is the starting salary for web design professionals?

Entry-level web design professionals typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £30,277, though this varies by employer and region.

Have web design professionals salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2021, median web design professionals pay has risen from £33,574 to £48,629 — +45% in cash terms, or +17% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for web design professionals?

Male web design professionals earn a median £45,313 and female web design professionals £47,413 — a gap of +5.0% in 2025 in women’s favour.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).