UI Designer Salary in National Capital District
Port Moresby is the hub of Papua New Guinea's government and business. UI designers find opportunities in the mining, finance, and telecom sectors. Urban areas have higher living costs than many rural regions.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
K24,000 to K34,000
Average (per year)
K29,000
In Port Moresby, entry-level designers commonly work for government agencies or small tech startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
K35,000 to K48,000
Average (per year)
K42,000
Mid-level positions often require digital design experience in finance or mining companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
K49,000 to K60,000
Average (per year)
K54,500
Senior designers frequently work at multinational firms or larger financial institutions in the district.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
K61,000+
Principal designers are employed in sectors such as telecommunications and international NGOs.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
K30 - K48
per hour
Mid-level
K50 - K70
per hour
Senior
K75 - K95
per hour