UX Designer Salary in Mindelo, São Vicente

Mindelo's economy relies on tourism and government. UX Designer salaries in Cape Verde reflect the country's moderate cost of living. International organizations and local employers have different salary structures.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Esc450,000 to Esc650,000

Average (per year)

Esc550,000

Designers at the start of their careers work for tourism firms or public tech projects, receiving salaries typical for early‑career roles.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Esc650,000 to Esc900,000

Average (per year)

Esc750,000

Mid‑level designers work for local startups or international NGOs, earning higher salaries than entry‑level designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Esc900,000 to Esc1,200,000

Average (per year)

Esc1,050,000

Senior designers oversee digital projects in hospitality, banking, and telecom, receiving salaries that reflect their leadership and technical expertise.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Esc1,200,000+

Principal designers manage teams and direct major digital strategies; their compensation is linked to the scale of the projects they lead.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Esc350 - Esc500

per hour

Mid-level

Esc500 - Esc700

per hour

Senior

Esc700 - Esc950

per hour