UI/UX Designer Salary in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Durban has a large port, as well as tourism and financial services sectors. UI/UX designers in Durban are part of the regional workforce. Living costs in the city have been rising.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R168,000 to R240,000

Average (per year)

R204,000

Entry-level UI/UX designers in Durban work for advertising agencies, software startups, or corporations.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R240,000 to R336,000

Average (per year)

R288,000

Mid-level designers in Durban work within the city's tech and creative sectors.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R336,000 to R480,000

Average (per year)

R408,000

Senior designers work on projects for large corporations, banks, and global clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R480,000+

Principal or lead designers work with international clients and manage large teams.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

R130 - R220

per hour

Mid-level

R220 - R350

per hour

Senior

R350 - R600

per hour