Salary of Illustrator in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Illustrator earn?

£29,148 / Annual
Based on 433 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £24,996 Average salary: £29,148 Maximum: £45,000

Minimum
£24,996 Average salary
£29,148 Maximum
£45,000

£2,429 / Monthly
Based on 433 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £2,083 Average salary: £2,429 Maximum: £3,750

Minimum
£2,083 Average salary
£2,429 Maximum
£3,750

£81 / Daily
Based on 433 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £69 Average salary: £81 Maximum: £125

Minimum
£69 Average salary
£81 Maximum
£125

£15 / Hourly
Based on 433 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £13 Average salary: £15 Maximum: £23

Minimum
£13 Average salary
£15 Maximum
£23

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Illustrator in United Kingdom

Illustrator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

, United Kingdom Advocate-Art Remote Full-time

Your work could be shown at the Frankfurt Book Fair this October We are looking for 20 Book Illustrators to join our...
Illustrator – Contract

Found at: TheirStack GB - 2 weeks ago

, 00, United Kingdom Twine Full-time

This opportunity is for a talented illustrator to bring a heartfelt children’s picture book to life through cinematic,...
Technical Illustrator

3 weeks ago

Yeovil, United Kingdom Morson Edge Full-time

Morson Edge are currently seeking a Technical Illustrator for our Aerospace client based in Yeovil. This will be working...

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All positions in Arts

Position	Average salary / Annual
Art Director	£47,004	View listings
User Interface Designer	£45,600	View listings
Music Industry	£42,504	View listings
Designer	£38,688	View listings
Entertainment	£37,500	View listings
Product Design	£37,500	View listings
Music	£35,292	View listings
Art	£35,016	View listings
Creative	£35,004	View listings
Arts	£34,368	View listings

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FAQ - Illustrator

The average salary for Illustrator is GBP29,148 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 433 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Illustrator in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Illustrator per year in United Kingdom is GBP24,996

The highest salary for Illustrator per year in United Kingdom is GBP45,000

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 433 job postings with salary.