UI/UX Designer Salary in Northern, Ghana
In Tamale, mid‑level UI/UX designers earn about ₵25,500 a year. Housing costs stay modest for locals. This figure reflects demand for user‑centered design.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
₵13,800 to ₵21,000
Average (per year)
₵17,500
New designers in Tamale join regional NGOs or tech hubs, earning GHS 15,600 to GHS 24,000 annually.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
₵21,600 to ₵29,800
Average (per year)
₵25,500
Designers at the mid level can expect compensation between GHS 25,200 and GHS 33,600, especially in health and education startups.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
₵30,400 to ₵39,100
Average (per year)
₵34,500
Senior designers at regional headquarters work on a range of projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
₵41,500+
Those in principal positions, such as consultants or remote team leads, earn at least GHS 48,000.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
₵14 - ₵25
per hour
Mid-level
₵26 - ₵37
per hour
Senior
₵38 - ₵53
per hour
Nationally, UI/UX designers average around ₵30,000, so Northern salaries sit slightly below the country's mean.