UI Designer Salary in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

In Dar es Salaam, a mid‑level UI designer earns around 2,000,000 TZS per year. The figure is based on local salary data. Living costs for housing and imported goods affect net purchasing power.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh800,000 to Sh1,400,000

Average (per year)

Sh1,100,000

Entry-level designers work at banks, telecom companies, or local startups and receive starting salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh1,500,000 to Sh2,400,000

Average (per year)

Sh2,000,000

Mid-level UI designers find steady work with major employers in tech, financial services, and media.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh2,500,000 to Sh3,500,000

Average (per year)

Sh3,000,000

Senior designers oversee digital projects or lead teams for multinational firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Sh3,600,000+

Principal and lead roles in Dar es Salaam are often found with banks, telecoms, or international companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Sh6000 - Sh10000

per hour

Mid-level

Sh11000 - Sh18000

per hour

Senior

Sh20000 - Sh30000

per hour

Nationally, UI designers average about 1,600,000 TZS, so Dar es Salaam sits above the country's mean. Wages and the city's rent and transport costs are both relatively high.