UI Designer Salary in Gauteng, South Africa
The median annual salary for UI designers in Johannesburg is R267,000. Housing costs are a consideration for professionals.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
R166,500 to R228,000
Average (per year)
R195,000
Starting salaries are reported for new designers at Johannesburg-based agencies and tech startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
R228,000 to R312,000
Average (per year)
R267,000
After a few years, UI designers work on mobile or web products.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
R312,000 to R414,000
Average (per year)
R360,000
Senior UI designers in the area have salaries affected by the local tech economy and proximity to corporate offices.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
R414,000+
Principal designers lead large teams or run consulting businesses.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
R98 - R150
per hour
Mid-level
R150 - R245
per hour
Senior
R246 - R345
per hour
Across South Africa, UI designers earn around R240,000 on average, so Gauteng's median sits above the national figure. The salary gap varies across the province.