Head of Design Salary in South-East, Botswana
South-East Botswana offers P190,000 annually. The median reflects mid‑level experience. Design leaders at mining companies and expanding retail chains are included in the analysis.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
P130,000 to P170,000
Average (per year)
P150,000
Entry-level Heads of Design start in corporate offices or tech startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
P170,000 to P210,000
Average (per year)
P190,000
Mid-career roles involve managing multidisciplinary design teams in financial or telecommunications firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
P210,000 to P260,000
Average (per year)
P235,000
Senior Heads of Design lead citywide projects and oversee large teams in sectors like banking and technology.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
P260,000+
Principal-level professionals are employed by multinational companies or leading agencies in Gaborone.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
P130 - P180
per hour
Mid-level
P180 - P240
per hour
Senior
P240 - P320
per hour
Nationally, Heads of Design average around P210,000, placing South-East Botswana slightly below the countrywide mean. Lower living expenses offset the gap for professionals.