UI/UX Designer Salary in Kisumu, Kenya

Mid‑level UI/UX designers in Kisumu earn around KSh85,000 per year. The figure is an estimate.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

KSh35,000 to KSh65,000

Average (per year)

KSh50,000

Because large tech employers are limited, fresh graduates who begin at startups, digital agencies, or NGOs typically earn modest salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

KSh65,000 to KSh105,000

Average (per year)

KSh85,000

Experienced designers often find positions at regional fintechs, e-commerce firms, or county government projects, which offer higher salaries.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

KSh105,000 to KSh160,000

Average (per year)

KSh132,000

Senior designers may lead teams or major projects for companies that operate across multiple locations or serve international clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

KSh160,000+

Principal designers employed by NGOs, universities, or established tech firms can earn high salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

KSh300 - KSh700

per hour

Mid-level

KSh700 - KSh1500

per hour

Senior

KSh1500 - KSh3000

per hour

Nationally, UI/UX designers average KSh70,000, so Kisumu sits above the Kenyan mean.