UI/UX Designer Salary in Eswatini
Eswatini has a tech sector. Mid‑level UI/UX designers earn L136,500 per year, reflecting demand from banks, telecom firms, and NGOs that prioritize digital interfaces.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
L75,000 to L111,000
Average (per year)
L93,000
Junior designers work in sectors with limited budgets.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
L111,000 to L162,000
Average (per year)
L136,500
Designers with several years of experience support larger projects for ministries, banks, or telecoms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
L162,000 to L210,000
Average (per year)
L186,000
Senior roles can be found in multinational organizations, donor-funded projects, and Eswatini-based banks.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
L210,000+
Leads in design management or consultants working with international agencies work on high-level projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
L52 - L95
per hour
Mid-level
L96 - L150
per hour
Senior
L151 - L240
per hour
Market Overview
Designers are employed in Manzini and Mbabane. Freelancers also find projects.