Product design & UX salary 2024

Statutory benefits

In the UK, employers are legally required to offer certain statutory benefits to their employees. These include:

1. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): Employers must pay SSP to eligible employees who are unable to work due to sickness or injury. The current rate of SSP is £96.35 per week (as of April 2023).
2. Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP): Eligible female employees are entitled to up to 39 weeks of SMP, which is paid at 90% of their average weekly earnings for the first six weeks, followed by £172.48 per week or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks (information correct as of April 2023).
3. Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP): Eligible male employees are entitled to up to two weeks of SPP, which is paid at the same rate as SMP (£172.48 per week, or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) as of April 2023.
4. Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP): Eligible employees who adopt a child are entitled to up to 39 weeks of SAP, which is paid at the same rate as SMP (£172.48 per week as of April 2023).
5. National Minimum Wage (NMW): Employers must pay their employees at least the national minimum wage, which varies depending on the employee’s age and whether they are an apprentice. The current NMW rates (as of April 2023) are:

• £10.42 per hour for workers aged 23 and over
• £10.18 per hour for workers aged 21 to 22
• £7.49 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20
• £5.28 per hour for workers aged under 18
• £5.28 per hour for apprentices aged under 19, or aged 19 or over but in the first year of their apprenticeship.

1. Pension auto-enrolment: Employers must automatically enrol eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme and make contributions on their behalf. The minimum contribution rates (as of April 2023) are:

• Employer minimum contribution: 3%
• Employee minimum contribution: 5%
• Government tax relief: 2%

Employers should also provide employees with a written statement of employment particulars, which outlines the terms and conditions of their employment, within two months of their start date.

Enhanced benefits

Good employers in the UK typically offer a range of enhanced benefits to their employees. Some of these benefits may include:

1. Flexible working arrangements: Many employers offer flexible working arrangements such as remote working, job sharing, and flexible hours to help employees balance work and personal commitments.
2. Paid time off: Most employers offer paid time off in addition to statutory requirements for holidays and sick days. Some also offer additional time off for volunteering.
3. Healthcare benefits: Many employers provide healthcare benefits to their employees, such as private medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
4. Retirement benefits: Employers may offer enhanced pension contributions in addition to statutory requirements. 
5. Professional development opportunities: Good employers often provide opportunities for their employees to develop their skills and advance their careers, such as training courses, conferences, and mentoring programs.
6. Employee assistance programs: These programs provide employees with confidential support and advice on a range of personal and work-related issues, including mental health, financial management, and legal concerns.
7. Childcare support: Some employers offer childcare support, such as on-site childcare facilities or financial assistance with childcare costs.
8. Wellness programs: Employers may offer wellness programs to promote employee health and wellbeing, such as fitness classes, gym memberships, or app subscriptions.
9. Employee discounts: Some employers provide employee discounts on company products or services, as well as discounts with partner organisations.

Overall, good employers in the UK understand that their Product Design and UX employees are valuable assets and invest in their wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance.