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.