UI/UX Designer Salary in Western, Rwanda
Salary information for mid‑level UI/UX designers in Western province is reported in local currency. Housing costs are described as modest. Tech firms operate on Kigali's outskirts.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr320,000 to Fr500,000
Average (per year)
Fr410,000
New designers in Gisenyi work for local small businesses or cross-border traders. Pay reflects the local tech market and living costs.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr500,000 to Fr800,000
Average (per year)
Fr650,000
Mid-level designers join hospitality companies or support digital marketing agencies. Experience with e-commerce and tourism is valued in salary negotiations.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr800,000 to Fr1,150,000
Average (per year)
Fr975,000
Senior roles exist in hospitality and emerging tech startups. Salaries are influenced by cross-border opportunities with Goma and the DRC.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Fr1,150,000+
Principal UI/UX designers work on digital transformation projects in logistics or tourism, including for international clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Fr1700 - Fr3000
per hour
Mid-level
Fr3000 - Fr5000
per hour
Senior
Fr5000 - Fr7500
per hour
National salary data for UI/UX designers is available, and Western province's median differs from the national average.