Creative Director Salary in Gisenyi, Western

Gisenyi sits on Lake Kivu and serves a mix of tourism and trade industries. Creative directors often work in hospitality, media, or cross-border commerce. Salaries remain lower than in Kigali, tracking with the smaller local economy.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr2,200,000 to Fr3,200,000

Average (per year)

Fr2,700,000

Local media outlets and hotels hire creative directors.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr3,400,000 to Fr4,600,000

Average (per year)

Fr4,000,000

Mid-level directors in Gisenyi support tourism ventures and event companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr4,800,000 to Fr6,600,000

Average (per year)

Fr5,700,000

Campaigns for cross-border trade organizations and hospitality groups are led by senior creative directors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr6,700,000+

Top-level professionals develop creative strategy for hospitality developments and border commerce projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Fr1200 - Fr2300

per hour

Mid-level

Fr2500 - Fr3700

per hour

Senior

Fr3800 - Fr6000

per hour