Head of Design Salary in Southern, Sierra Leone
Bo is the capital of Southern Sierra Leone. Local firms work in mining and tourism. Design leaders work with cocoa cooperatives and NGOs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Le490,000 to Le750,000
Average (per year)
Le620,000
Entry-level salaries in Bo are offered by small agencies and NGOs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Le770,000 to Le1,180,000
Average (per year)
Le950,000
Mid-level designers work on international development projects and regional telecom companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Le1,230,000 to Le1,700,000
Average (per year)
Le1,400,000
Senior design roles are found in education, health, and banking sectors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Le1,750,000+
Principal and lead designers work on international NGOs and large government projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Le2000 - Le2900
per hour
Mid-level
Le3100 - Le4800
per hour
Senior
Le5100 - Le7100
per hour
It is compared with the national median of roughly Le1. Southern's figure of 2 million sits below the countrywide average. The gap is noted.