UI Designer Salary in South Africa
South Africa pays UI designers around R216,000 annually. The figure reflects demand for digital experiences.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
R132,000 to R180,000
Average (per year)
R156,000
Entry-level UI designers in Bloemfontein work in various organizations.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
R183,500 to R259,000
Average (per year)
R216,000
Experienced designers hold positions in regional banks, media companies, and healthcare providers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
R260,000 to R330,000
Average (per year)
R286,500
Senior UI designers in Bloemfontein lead small teams and manage projects for tech consultancies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
R330,500+
Principal and lead designers work with large institutions and provincial government projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
R80 - R120
per hour
Mid-level
R128 - R180
per hour
Senior
R181 - R260
per hour
Market Overview
Johannesburg hosts agencies hiring UI designers. Companies in telecom, media, and fintech hire UI designers.