Design Occupations vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Design Occupations and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Design Occupations earns £7,399 more per year (27% higher)

Design Occupations

£35,195
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDesign OccupationsTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£35,195£27,796+£7,399
Mean Annual£39,521£27,488+£12,033
Monthly£2,933£2,316+£617
Weekly£677£535+£142
Hourly£16.92£13.36+£3.56

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileDesign OccupationsTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£23,403£12,064
25th£29,998£20,001
50th (Median)£35,195£27,796
75th£45,981£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Design Occupations or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Design Occupations earns more. The median salary for a Design Occupations is £35,195, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £7,399 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Design Occupations and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £7,399 per year. Design Occupations is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Design Occupations or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Design Occupations 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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