UI/UX Designer Salary in Central, Papua New Guinea
In Central Province, UI/UX designers earn a median of K30,000 per year. Salary levels reflect local economic conditions.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
K21,000 to K27,000
Average (per year)
K24,000
Graduates and junior designers work for small agencies or government offices.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
K26,000 to K34,000
Average (per year)
K30,000
Designers with experience work in various sectors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
K34,000 to K41,000
Average (per year)
K37,500
Senior designers take on project leadership and manage small creative teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
K41,000+
Principal designers with a decade or more in the field have extensive experience.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
K20 - K35
per hour
Mid-level
K35 - K50
per hour
Senior
K50 - K70
per hour
Nationally, mid‑level UI/UX designers average around K27,000, so Central sits slightly above. The gap reflects higher living expenses in the capital region.