Design Director Salary in Centre-Est, Burkina Faso

In Centre-Est, Design Directors earn Fr2,525,000 XOF annually. Companies in the region include construction firms and NGOs. Housing costs are lower than in the capital.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr1,700,000 to Fr2,150,000

Average (per year)

Fr1,925,000

New hires engage with local advertising firms or regional government projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr2,200,000 to Fr2,850,000

Average (per year)

Fr2,525,000

Mid-level directors manage creative teams for local media or education projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr2,900,000 to Fr3,650,000

Average (per year)

Fr3,275,000

Experienced professionals take senior roles in government communications or NGO-funded initiatives, where pay depends on project scope.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr3,700,000+

Principal directors oversee provincial creative strategy or lead large cross-sector teams.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Fr950 - Fr1300

per hour

Mid-level

Fr1350 - Fr1700

per hour

Senior

Fr1750 - Fr2150

per hour

Salaries in Centre-Est sit below the national median, yet lower living costs offset the gap.