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Digital Marketing Specialist Salary in the UK

Digital marketing specialists manage online marketing campaigns including SEO, PPC, social media, and email marketing to drive traffic and conversions.

Average Salary
£38,000
per year
Entry Level
£25,000
starting salary
Experienced
£38,000
mid-career
Senior Level
£52,000
top earners

Digital Marketing Specialist Take Home Pay

On the average Digital Marketing Specialist salary of £38,000, you would take home £30,880 per year (£2,573.30 per month) after tax and National Insurance.

Yearly
Gross: £38,000.00
£30,879.60
Income Tax:-£5,086.00
National Insurance:-£2,034.40
Monthly
Gross: £3,166.67
£2,573.30
Income Tax:-£423.83
National Insurance:-£169.53
Weekly
Gross: £730.77
£593.84
Income Tax:-£97.81
National Insurance:-£39.12

Effective tax rate: 18.7%|Marginal rate: 20%

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary by Location

Digital Marketing Specialist salaries vary significantly by region. London typically offers the highest salaries but also has a higher cost of living.

London
£45,000
+29% vs national
South East
£40,000
+14% vs national
National Average
£35,000
baseline

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary Growth (2020-2025)

See how Digital Marketing Specialist salaries have changed over the past 5 years, including inflation-adjusted real growth.

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary Trends (5 Years)
Historical salary data from 2020 to 2025

+20.4%

Total Growth

+£6,443

Salary Increase

+3.8%

Annual Growth Rate

-5.9%

Real Growth (Inflation Adj.)

Year-over-Year Changes

20202021
£31,557£31,714+0.5%
20212022
£31,714£33,142+4.5%
20222023
£33,142£34,865+5.2%
20232024
£34,865£36,538+4.8%
20242025
£36,538£38,000+4.0%

Key Skills Required

SEOGoogle AdsSocial MediaGoogle AnalyticsContent MarketingEmail Marketing

Typical Qualifications

  • Marketing degree (or equivalent)
  • Google certifications
  • Portfolio of campaigns

Digital Marketing Specialist Career Progression

Digital Marketing Assistant
Specialist
Senior Specialist
Digital Marketing Manager
Head of Digital

What Does a Digital Marketing Specialist Do?

Managing SEO and PPC campaigns
Creating social media content
Analysing website and campaign data
Email marketing automation
A/B testing and optimisation

Industries Hiring Digital Marketing Specialists

AgencyE-commerceTechnologyRetailB2B Services

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Take Home Pay

£30,879.60/year

81.3% of gross income

  • Gross Income£38,000.00
  • Taxable Income£25,430.00
  • Income Tax-£5,086.00
  • National Insurance-£2,034.40
  • Total Deductions-£7,120.40

18.7%

Effective Rate

20%

Marginal Rate

Digital Marketing Specialist Salary FAQ

What is the average Digital Marketing Specialist salary in the UK?

The average Digital Marketing Specialist salary in the UK is £38,000 per year. Salaries typically range from £25,000 for entry-level positions to £55,000 for senior roles.

How much does a Digital Marketing Specialist earn in London?

A Digital Marketing Specialist in London earns an average of £45,000 per year, which is 29% higher than the national average.

What is the take-home pay for a Digital Marketing Specialist?

On the average Digital Marketing Specialist salary of £38,000, you would take home approximately £30,880 per year (£2,573.30 per month) after income tax and National Insurance.