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.