Product Designer Salary in Mogadishu, Banaadir

Mogadishu's digital sector includes telecom, aid agencies, banking, and education. Salaries are influenced by urban costs and employer demand for design skills. Local firms offer steady work.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh2,600,000 to Sh3,200,000

Average (per year)

Sh2,900,000

Recent graduates join local startups, NGOs, and telecom companies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh3,300,000 to Sh4,200,000

Average (per year)

Sh3,750,000

With experience, designers support international organizations or established local firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh4,300,000 to Sh5,200,000

Average (per year)

Sh4,750,000

Senior specialists lead product teams and manage digital projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh5,400,000+

Principal designers advise large NGOs or foreign-backed enterprises.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Sh1300 - Sh2000

per hour

Mid-level

Sh2100 - Sh2700

per hour

Senior

Sh2800 - Sh3500

per hour