Head of Design Salary in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo's design firms reward senior creatives with a median of E£252,500 per year. This figure reflects the city's tech and media sectors. Companies supplement base pay with performance bonuses.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£160,500 to E£218,000
Average (per year)
E£187,500
Entry-level heads of design in the area focus on design projects for local clients.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£220,500 to E£290,000
Average (per year)
E£252,500
Mid-level professionals in Bulaq are employed across media, retail, and technology.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£295,000 to E£382,500
Average (per year)
E£335,000
Senior heads of design oversee teams and collaborate with multinational companies and major Cairo employers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
E£389,000+
At the principal level, salaries are influenced by access to Cairo's major tech and media employers.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
E£110 - E£155
per hour
Mid-level
E£158 - E£210
per hour
Senior
E£213 - E£305
per hour
Cairo's median exceeds the Egyptian national average by roughly 30 percent. The capital has a higher cost of living, which is reflected in the premium.