Head of UX Salary in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo offers a median mid‑level Head of UX salary of E£267,500 per year. Housing costs and inflation shape take‑home value. Employers seek this talent.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£160,000 to E£230,000
Average (per year)
E£192,500
Entry-level heads in Bulaq work for Cairo-based agencies or media outlets with smaller teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£235,000 to E£300,000
Average (per year)
E£267,500
At mid-level, UX leaders support platforms for e-commerce, education, or finance in the capital.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
E£305,000 to E£385,000
Average (per year)
E£342,500
Senior managers work for established Cairo tech firms or oversee public digital projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
E£390,000+
Principal heads manage UX for Cairo employers or run consultancy operations.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
E£105 - E£165
per hour
Mid-level
E£170 - E£255
per hour
Senior
E£260 - E£400
per hour
Cairo's median exceeds the Egyptian national average by roughly 30 percent. Living expenses, especially rent, offset part of the premium.