Design occupations n.e.c. vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

How do Design occupations n.e.c. and Printing Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Design occupations n.e.c. earns £9,512 more per year (33% higher)

Design occupations n.e.c.

£38,415
per year
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDesign occupations n.e.c.Printing TradesDifference
Median Annual£38,415£28,903+£9,512
Mean Annual£42,819£32,727+£10,092
Monthly£3,201£2,409+£792
Weekly£739£556+£183
Hourly£18.47£13.90+£4.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDesign occupations n.e.c.Printing Trades
10th (Entry)£25,193£18,957
25th£31,778£24,332
50th (Median)£38,415£28,903
75th£51,648£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Design occupations n.e.c. or a Printing Trades?
A Design occupations n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Design occupations n.e.c. is £38,415, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £9,512 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Design occupations n.e.c. and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £9,512 per year. Design occupations n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Design occupations n.e.c. or a Printing Trades?
From a salary perspective, Design occupations n.e.c. offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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