UI/UX Designer Salary in Free State, South Africa

In the Free State, a mid‑level UI/UX designer earns around R210,000 a year. This figure is based on the salary data. These earnings are based on the reported salary figure.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R120,000 to R180,000

Average (per year)

R150,000

Designers in Kutloanong start at smaller agencies or local government projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R180,000 to R240,000

Average (per year)

R210,000

With a few years of experience, UI/UX professionals take on broader roles, supporting education or healthcare digital initiatives.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R240,000 to R306,000

Average (per year)

R273,000

Senior designers in Kutloanong manage end-to-end design for regional service providers and occasionally consult for national clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R306,000+

Principal designers may lead project teams and collaborate with municipal bodies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

R80 - R135

per hour

Mid-level

R135 - R215

per hour

Senior

R215 - R310

per hour

Nationally, UI/UX designers average roughly R300,000, placing Free State salaries about 30% lower. The gap reflects differences in regional economic factors.