UX Designer Salary in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Guadalcanal offers a median mid-level UX Designer salary of 57,000 SBD per year. User research is discussed. The figure reflects demand for digital interfaces.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$30,000 to $45,000

Average (per year)

$37,000

At NGOs, banks, and telecoms, entry-level hires work on web projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$45,000 to $70,000

Average (per year)

$57,000

Mid-level designers work on government digital services and with international development agencies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$70,000 to $110,000

Average (per year)

$90,000

Senior designers lead digital initiatives for large organizations and advise on regional projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$110,000+

Principal-level talent in Honiara supports major donor programs and offshore clients.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$20 - $35

per hour

Mid-level

$35 - $60

per hour

Senior

$60 - $95

per hour

Compared with the Solomon Islands average of 45,000 SBD, Guadalcanal's pay sits well above the national norm.