Creative Director Salary in Rwanda

In Kigali, the creative sector includes positions that consider experience. Mid‑level Creative Directors earn about Fr5,000,000 RWF per year.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr2,800,000 to Fr4,000,000

Average (per year)

Fr3,400,000

Early-stage creative directors join Kigali's media agencies and advertising firms at this level.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr4,200,000 to Fr5,750,000

Average (per year)

Fr5,000,000

With several years of experience, mid-level directors find roles in local tech startups and international NGOs.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr6,100,000 to Fr8,200,000

Average (per year)

Fr7,150,000

Leads brand vision, oversees design teams, and directs multi‑channel campaigns from concept to launch.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr8,350,000+

Professionals at this tier guide creative strategy for multinational companies or government campaigns.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

Fr1750 - Fr3400

per hour

Mid-level

Fr3600 - Fr5650

per hour

Senior

Fr6200 - Fr9500

per hour

Market Overview

Local agencies hire Creative Directors for campaigns. Companies in tourism, fintech, and NGOs seek fresh visual narratives.