User experience (UX) designer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

UX designers use research to understand their users and create websites, applications and software to meet their needs.

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Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Write, design, or edit Web page content, or direct others producing

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Write, design, or edit Web page content, or direct others producing content.
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
Perform or direct Web site updates.
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
Renew domain name registrations.
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.
Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content.
Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.
Establish appropriate server directory trees.
Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
Recommend and implement performance improvements.
Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Create searchable indices for Web page content.
Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.

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User experience (UX) designers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a User experience (UX) designer you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
33,791 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for User experience (UX) designer

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Salary over time for User experience (UX) designer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for User experience (UX) designers

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264 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Find out what you need to know in order to become a User experience (UX) designer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

46% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
17% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
17% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

You could do a college course, which may lead onto more advanced qualifications or a higher apprenticeship, or help you to get a trainee position with a company. Courses include:

A level in Computing
T level in Digital Production, Design and Development
Level 4 Certificate in Digital Media Design

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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