UI/UX Designer Salary in Eritrea

Asmara offers a median mid‑level UI/UX designer salary of Nfk147,000 per year. Living costs remain modest. The figure reflects demand.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Nfk70,000 to Nfk120,000

Average (per year)

Nfk95,000

Fresh graduates often begin their careers in small agencies or on government projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Nfk120,000 to Nfk174,000

Average (per year)

Nfk147,000

Mid-level designers may be employed by telecoms, banks, or international NGOs.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Nfk174,000 to Nfk240,000

Average (per year)

Nfk207,000

Lead design strategy, mentor junior designers, and oversee end‑to‑end user experience projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Nfk240,000+

Principal designers can set their own rates and work with international clients.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Nfk40 - Nfk60

per hour

Mid-level

Nfk60 - Nfk90

per hour

Senior

Nfk90 - Nfk130

per hour

Market Overview

UI/UX hiring takes place in the capital. Freelance projects provide work. Design roles appear in multiple types of projects.