Head of UX Salary in City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Tshwane, anchored by Pretoria, has a strong presence of government and research institutions. Tech salaries here trail Johannesburg. Average salaries are competitive.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
R480,000 to R650,000
Average (per year)
R565,000
Graduates and early-career Heads of UX work with governmental agencies or education technology firms in Tshwane.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
R650,001 to R850,000
Average (per year)
R750,000
Mid-level salaries reflect roles in Pretoria's software development sector and research institutions.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
R850,001 to R1,200,000
Average (per year)
R1,000,000
Senior Heads of UX lead digital transformation in national companies or manage UX for large government IT projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
R1,200,001+
Principal-level roles are rare and command high salaries.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
R300 - R450
per hour
Mid-level
R450 - R600
per hour
Senior
R600 - R850
per hour