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UX Designer Salary in South Africa

UX designers research users and design intuitive, accessible product experiences. The South Africa median is $43,724 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$43,724
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,645
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$43,724
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$21.02
varies by city

UX Designer salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$43,724
Durban, ZA$43,724
Pretoria, ZA$43,724
Gqeberha, ZA$43,724
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$43,724
Bloemfontein, ZA$43,724
East London, ZA$43,724
Vereeniging, ZA$43,724
Welkom, ZA$43,724
Newcastle, ZA$43,724
Krugersdorp, ZA$43,724
Johannesburg, ZA$30,637

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a ux designer make in South Africa?
The national median ux designer salary in South Africa is about R 715 000 per year (R 59 600 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 501 000 to R 715 000.
Which South Africa city pays ux designers the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 715 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays ux designers the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 501 000 per year for a ux designer.
What is the typical salary range for a ux designer in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, ux designer pay commonly spans from about R 324 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 1 013 900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have ux designer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes ux designer pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is ux designer in demand in South Africa?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +13% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.