Product Designer Salary in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar es Salaam offers a median mid‑level product designer salary of about 2,000,000 TZS per year. This figure reflects the city. Designers experience the local cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh850,000 to Sh1,400,000

Average (per year)

Sh1,150,000

In Ilala, entry-level product designers' salaries reflect local demand and cost of living.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh1,500,000 to Sh2,500,000

Average (per year)

Sh2,000,000

Mid-level designers' salaries are higher, reflecting greater responsibility.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh2,700,000 to Sh3,800,000

Average (per year)

Sh3,250,000

Senior professionals receive higher pay.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh3,800,000+

Leadership roles at this level have compensation packages that reflect specialized expertise.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Sh5500 - Sh9000

per hour

Mid-level

Sh9500 - Sh15000

per hour

Senior

Sh16000 - Sh24000

per hour

Dar es Salaam's product designer salary is higher than the national average.