UX Lead Salary in Gauteng, South Africa
In Gauteng, UX Leads earn about R435,000 per year. Financial firms, telecom operators, and emerging startups operate in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
R282,500 to R370,000
Average (per year)
R322,500
Government and tech consultancies offer starting salaries to graduates.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
R375,000 to R500,000
Average (per year)
R435,000
Experienced UX specialists work at fintech firms and large corporations.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
R500,000 to R635,000
Average (per year)
R565,000
Senior leads work in Pretoria's insurance and education sectors.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
R640,000+
Principal roles lead large teams or projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
R140 - R225
per hour
Mid-level
R225 - R320
per hour
Senior
R320 - R450
per hour
Compared with the national median of roughly R380,000, Gauteng's figure sits about 15% higher.