Graphic and multimedia designers vs Printing Trades Salary (2025)

How do Graphic and multimedia designers and Printing Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Graphic and multimedia designers earns £4,096 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGraphic and multimedia designersPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£32,999£28,903+£4,096
Mean Annual£35,216£32,727+£2,489
Monthly£2,750£2,409+£341
Weekly£635£556+£79
Hourly£15.86£13.90+£1.96

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGraphic and multimedia designersPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£21,571£18,957
25th£27,034£24,332
50th (Median)£32,999£28,903
75th£41,374£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Graphic and multimedia designers or a Printing Trades?
A Graphic and multimedia designers earns more. The median salary for a Graphic and multimedia designers is £32,999, whilst a Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £4,096 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Graphic and multimedia designers and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £4,096 per year. Graphic and multimedia designers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Graphic and multimedia designers or a Printing Trades?
From a salary perspective, Graphic and multimedia designers 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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