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27 open Content Lead tasks are listed for West Midlands, from £32 to £58 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Content Lead here is £45 an hour, built from a market median wage of £20.90. At five hours a week that is about £980 a month.
Tasks located in West Midlands plus remote tasks open to everyone in United Kingdom.
Manager · Content Lead
Freight and logistics company for retailers · 51–200 employees
£36–£48 / hour
About £170–£340 in total
Manager · Content Lead
Digital marketing agency for travel brands · 1,001–5,000 employees
£32–£40 / hour
About £860 a month at 6 h a week
Manager · Content Lead
Aerospace supplier · 11–50 employees
£32–£38 / hour
About £680 a month at 5 h a week
Director · Content Lead
AI research company for document processing · 5,000+ employees
£46–£55 / hour
About £400–£810 in total
Director · Content Lead
Food producer in coffee · 51–200 employees
£47–£58 / hour
About £160–£320 in total
Manager · Content Lead
Digital media company covering technology · 501–1,000 employees
£39–£48 / hour
About £260–£520 in total
Manager · Content Lead
Boutique advisory firm for healthcare providers · 201–500 employees
£34–£42 / hour
About £740 a month at 5 h a week
Manager · Content Lead
Boutique advisory firm for family businesses · 5,000+ employees
£32–£39 / hour
About £850 a month at 6 h a week
Manager · Content Lead
Growth-stage digital wealth platform · 501–1,000 employees
£33–£41 / hour
About £720 a month at 5 h a week
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Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £13.49 | £290 | £28,100 |
| 25th | £16.11 | £350 | £33,500 |
| Median | £20.90 | £450 | £43,500 |
| 75th | £28.45 | £620 | £59,200 |
| 90th | £35.34 | £770 | £73,500 |
Source: Office for National Statistics, 2026p; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. Method.
| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | £35 | £760 |
| Director | £45 | £980 |
The typical rate in West Midlands is £45 an hour against £45 nationally: in line with the national rate. Tasks that are remote pay the national rate for the company's location, so a remote task can pay more than a local one.
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