Head of UX Salary in North West, South Africa

The median Head of UX salary in the North West is R396,500 per year. Companies in the region offer packages to attract design leaders. Housing costs are noted.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R285,000 to R352,500

Average (per year)

R319,000

Graduates in UX management work for mining firms and local tech startups in Rustenburg.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R357,500 to R440,000

Average (per year)

R396,500

Mid-level UX heads in Rustenburg work with larger employers in mining, retail, or municipal services.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R440,000 to R520,000

Average (per year)

R480,000

Senior leadership roles in Rustenburg involve overseeing multi-disciplinary teams on digital projects for large mining companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R520,000+

Principal-level Heads of UX work in Rustenburg and may be based in regional corporate offices.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

R178 - R250

per hour

Mid-level

R250 - R350

per hour

Senior

R350 - R458

per hour

Nationally, Head of UX roles average around R450,000, so North West sits below the top tier. Living expenses differ across regions.