UI/UX Designer Salary in Northern, Uganda
Mid‑level UI/UX designers in Northern Uganda have salaries that are referenced in regional reports. Housing costs in the area are described as modest.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh690,000 to Sh1,225,000
Average (per year)
Sh962,500
Graduates typically start at local agencies or NGOs, bringing basic design skills and limited experience in tech-driven projects.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh1,225,000 to Sh2,125,000
Average (per year)
Sh1,675,000
Mid-career designers work on donor-funded programs or with regional businesses offering digital services.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh2,125,000 to Sh3,150,000
Average (per year)
Sh2,637,500
Senior designers lead small teams for international NGOs or manage digital products for education and healthcare projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Sh3,150,000+
Principal designers consult for large NGOs and oversee design for national programs headquartered in Kampala.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Sh4350 - Sh8250
per hour
Mid-level
Sh8250 - Sh14000
per hour
Senior
Sh14000 - Sh22000
per hour
Nationally, UI/UX designers average around Sh2,200,000, so Northern salaries sit below the countrywide median. The observed gap coincides with variations in cost of living.