Head of Design Salary in Dakar Department, Dakar
Dakar Department is part of Senegal's design and tech industries. International NGOs and telecoms employ experienced Heads of Design. Cost of living and competition for talent influence salaries in the area.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr820,000 to Fr1,600,000
Average (per year)
Fr1,200,000
Early career Heads of Design in Dakar Department join creative agencies or tech startups and earn between 820,000 and 1,600,000 XOF Fr annually.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr1,600,000 to Fr2,600,000
Average (per year)
Fr2,100,000
Mid-level designers with managerial duties work in Dakar's international companies and NGOs.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr2,600,000 to Fr3,900,000
Average (per year)
Fr3,250,000
Senior Heads of Design often work at large telecoms or established digital agencies, benefiting from the city's higher cost of living.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr3,900,000+
Principal or Lead roles in Dakar's tech sector can exceed 3,900,000 XOF Fr in multinational firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Fr3500 - Fr6000
per hour
Mid-level
Fr6000 - Fr11000
per hour
Senior
Fr11000 - Fr18000
per hour