Interior Design salaries
in London - 2026
Based on data from 3,000+ active job vacancies, 1,890 survey respondents and insights from 65 recruitment experts.
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How much do interior designers earn in London?
The average salary for an interior designer in London is £42,381 per year in 2026. Graduate designers start at £28,000, rising to £36,000 at midweight level, £50,000 for Senior Interior Designers and £65,000 at Associate. Design Directors earn £72,000 to £100,000. All figures are GBP base salaries excluding bonus.
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London interior design salary tables 2026
Base annual salaries in GBP, excluding bonus. Benchmark your own salary with our calculator.
Showing annual base salaries, excluding bonus.
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Interior Designer | £27,000 | £28,000 | £29,000 | |
| Junior Interior Designer | £28,000 | £29,000 | £32,000 | |
| Midweight Interior Designer | £33,000 | £36,000 | £45,000 | |
| Senior Interior Designer | £46,000 | £50,000 | £60,000 | |
| Associate | £60,000 | £65,000 | £75,000 | |
| Design Director | £72,000 | £85,000 | £100,000 | |
| Junior Technician | £28,000 | £30,000 | £31,000 | |
| Technician | £32,000 | £37,000 | £44,000 | |
| Senior Technician | £42,000 | £47,000 | £63,000 | |
| FF&E Designer | £32,000 | £40,000 | £45,000 | |
| Senior FF&E Designer | £45,000 | £57,000 | £68,000 | |
| Junior Interior Architect | £28,000 | £29,000 | £32,000 | |
| Interior Architect | £34,000 | £39,000 | £48,000 | |
| Senior Interior Architect | £45,000 | £52,000 | £65,000 |
Source: Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide.
The interior design career path in London
Average base salary by seniority.
Average base salaries in GBP, excluding bonus.
How London compares
Average base salary for the same level in the two UK markets we benchmark.
Base annual salaries in GBP from the Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide.
What’s shaping London interior design salaries in 2026
Early career
Graduate Interior Designers start at £28,000 and Junior at £29,000. London sits a couple of thousand pounds above Manchester at this level, where graduates average £25,000.
Midweight
Midweight designers average £36,000, roughly level with Manchester. FF&E Designers earn £40,000 and Interior Architects £39,000, giving several specialist tracks at this stage.
Senior
Senior Interior Designers average £50,000, matching Manchester exactly. Senior FF&E Designers reach £57,000 and Senior Interior Architects £52,000.
Leadership
Associates average £65,000 and Design Directors £85,000, level with Manchester at the very top. Hospitality and luxury residential command the strongest packages.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary for an interior designer in London?
The average salary for an Interior Designer in London is approximately £42,381 per year. Graduate Interior Designers typically earn around £28,000, rising to £36,000 at midweight level and £50,000 for Senior Interior Designers. Associates earn £65,000 on average, with Design Directors reaching £85,000.
How is the interior design salary data collected?
Our salary data draws on input from over 1,890 survey respondents, 1,200 recent placements, 3,000 job listings and insight from 65 recruitment experts.
Do interior designers earn more at large or small studios in London?
Interior designers in London typically earn more at larger studios, thanks to structured pay and higher-profile projects. But smaller practices offer broader experience, closer director access, more creative influence and faster progression. Pay might be lower, but the hands-on exposure and autonomy can outweigh the difference, especially early in your career.
Are contractors paid more than permanent interior designers in London?
Yes. Contract roles often pay 5-10% more than permanent ones. To find out more about contracting head here.
Which interior design sectors pay the most in London?
Hospitality, luxury residential, and high-end commercial interiors tend to offer the highest salaries in London. FF&E and senior interior architecture roles are also well-compensated, particularly at associate and director level.
Do interior designers in London receive bonuses or additional benefits?
Many interior design roles in London offer bonuses or commissions on top of base salaries, especially for senior positions. Common benefits include hybrid working, private healthcare, enhanced parental leave and annual leave above the statutory minimum. See our full London benefits benchmark for the detail by tier.
How do interior design salaries in London compare to other UK cities?
Interior designers in London earn higher salaries than in any other UK city, reflecting the capital's higher cost of living, concentration of high-end studios and strong demand for specialist talent across hospitality, luxury residential and commercial sectors. The gap to Manchester is largest at junior level; from senior level up the two cities are broadly level.
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