Graphic Designer Salary in Kampala District, Central
Kampala District includes Uganda's central business hub, giving designers access to employers in technology, finance, and media. Salaries here are similar to those in central Kampala due to comparable cost pressures and job opportunities. Large organizations and international NGOs pay higher wages.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh6,500,000 to Sh9,400,000
Average (per year)
Sh7,900,000
Designers just starting out in Kampala District work for a mix of digital agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporate marketing teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh9,400,000 to Sh14,000,000
Average (per year)
Sh11,500,000
At mid-level, professionals access more specialized design roles and higher pay in the district's business centers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh14,000,000 to Sh21,000,000
Average (per year)
Sh17,000,000
Senior-level designers supervise teams or deliver work for institutions.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh21,000,000+
Principal designers in Kampala District operate as creative directors or launch their own studios.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Sh4800 - Sh8000
per hour
Mid-level
Sh8000 - Sh13000
per hour
Senior
Sh13000 - Sh19000
per hour