UX Designer Salary in Gisenyi, Western

Gisenyi sits on Lake Kivu and draws employers from the hospitality sector. The city has limited large-scale digital projects. Salaries are modest but offer steady growth for specialists.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr420,000 to Fr780,000

Average (per year)

Fr600,000

Entry-level UX designers in Gisenyi support web agencies or tourism businesses. Salaries start lower in the city.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr780,000 to Fr1,200,000

Average (per year)

Fr990,000

Mid-level designers handle projects for local hotels, NGOs, or small e-commerce companies. They may lead client meetings.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr1,200,000 to Fr1,600,000

Average (per year)

Fr1,400,000

Senior designers work with cross-border businesses or larger hospitality brands. Some consult for digital agencies based in Kigali.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Fr1,600,000+

Principal designers in Gisenyi often work as freelancers for international clients or run their own agencies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Fr1200 - Fr2500

per hour

Mid-level

Fr2500 - Fr6000

per hour

Senior

Fr6000 - Fr9000

per hour