Average 3D Designer Salary in Lesotho for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average 3D Designer salary for 2026 in Lesotho and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Lesotho loti. To keep things simple, we are using the LSL currency code instead of the currency symbol L.

How Much Does a 3D Designer Make in Lesotho?

A 3D Designer working in Lesotho will typically earn around 119,900 LSL per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 54,500 LSL to the highest average salary of 191,600 LSL.

Average Annual Salary119,900 LSL
Average Monthly Salary9,991 LSL
Average Lowest Salary54,500 LSL
Lowest Monthly Salary4,541 LSL
Average Highest Salary191,600 LSL
Highest Monthly Salary15,966 LSL

These are average salaries for a 3D Designer in Lesotho and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a 3D Designer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

3D Designer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of 3D Designer Salaries in Lesotho

So we've looked at the average salaries a 3D Designer will earn in Lesotho. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a 3D Designer can earn between 54,500 LSL and 191,600 LSL on average in Lesotho. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a 3D Designer in Lesotho is 128,900 LSL. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 128,900 LSL, and 50% of the population earn more than 128,900 LSL.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average 3D Designer salary in Lesotho, 25% of the population are earning less than 83,300 LSL while 75% of the population earn more than 83,300 LSL.

75% of the population earn less than 174,000 LSL, and 25% of the population earn more than 174,000 LSL.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

3D Designer Salary by Experience Level in Lesotho

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average 3D Designer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A 3D Designer in Lesotho that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 64,040 LSL.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average 3D Designer salary would increase to 85,880 LSL.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a 3D Designer, the average salary would be 124,400 LSL.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 152,000 LSL.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A 3D Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 164,200 LSL.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a 3D Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 180,500 LSL.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
64,040 LSL
2-5 Years+34%
85,880 LSL
5-10 Years+48%
124,400 LSL
10-15 Years+22%
152,000 LSL
15-20 Years+9%
164,200 LSL
20+ Years+8%
180,500 LSL

3D Designer Salary by Education Level in Lesotho

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a 3D Designer in Lesotho based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A 3D Designer in Lesotho with a high school education can earn an average salary of 76,440 LSL.
  • Certificate or Diploma. A 3D Designer in Lesotho with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 93,120 LSL.
  • Bachelor's Degree. A 3D Designer in Lesotho with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 130,400 LSL.
  • Master's Degree. A 3D Designer in Lesotho with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 172,200 LSL.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School-
76,440 LSL
Certificate or Diploma+18%
93,120 LSL
Bachelor's Degree+45%
130,400 LSL
Master's Degree+31%
172,200 LSL

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Lesotho is around 58,700 to 176,000 LSL and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

3D Designer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Lesotho, a male 3d designer will earn an average of 130,400 LSL, while a female 3d designer will earn around 111,240 LSL.

This means that a male 3d designer earns approximately 17% more than a female 3d designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Lesotho

Male-
130,400 LSL
Female-17%
111,240 LSL

3D Designer Average Pay Raise in Lesotho

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a 3D Designer in Lesotho is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Lesotho is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a 3D Designer in Lesotho can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Lesotho for 2026

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Lesotho.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking-
3%
Energy-
6%
Information Technology-
9%
Healthcare-
3%
Travel-
6%
Construction-
9%
Education-
3%

3D Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Lesotho

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A 3D Designer is a low bonus based job, with 16% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

84% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus-
16%
No Bonus-
84%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Lesotho earn approximately 13% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
152,000 LSL
Private Sector-13%
134,600 LSL

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a 3D Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a 3D Designer in Lesotho.

Job TitleCategorySalary
3D ArtistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment128,500 LSL
3D GeneralistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment108,080 LSL
3D Visualization SpecialistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment125,100 LSL
Acrobatic RiggerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment80,280 LSL
ActorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment172,200 LSL
Art AdministratorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment136,200 LSL
Art DirectorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment176,800 LSL
Art LeadMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment159,500 LSL
Associate Media DirectorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment139,100 LSL
Associate ProducerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment187,500 LSL
Broadcast AssociateMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment90,540 LSL
Broadcast News AnalystMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment128,500 LSL
Broadcast TechnicianMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment74,560 LSL
Broadcast and Sound EngineerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment119,560 LSL
Broadcasting JournalistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment152,300 LSL
Broadcasting PresenterMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment172,200 LSL
CAS EngineerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment146,200 LSL
Camera Equipment RepairerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment88,260 LSL
Camera OperatorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment80,840 LSL
Cartoonist / AnimatorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment119,700 LSL
Censorship ExecutiveMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment152,000 LSL
ChoreographerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment106,820 LSL
ColoristMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment66,180 LSL
Communications ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment185,100 LSL
CorrespondentMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment152,100 LSL
Dance DirectorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment136,200 LSL
DancerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment111,920 LSL
Director of PhotographyMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment136,200 LSL
Disc JockeyMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment86,760 LSL
Editorial AssistantMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment73,760 LSL
Events ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment136,100 LSL
Graphic DesignerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment93,780 LSL
IllustratorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment98,440 LSL
Industrial DesignerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment85,760 LSL
Instructional DesignerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment80,340 LSL
JournalistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment168,100 LSL
Makeup ArtistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment88,300 LSL
Media Design ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment239,000 LSL
Media Equipment OperatorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment70,880 LSL
Media Operations ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment172,200 LSL
Media PlannerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment123,400 LSL
Media ProducerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment169,000 LSL
Media Product Development ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment233,600 LSL
Media Production ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment209,700 LSL
Media Program DirectorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment239,300 LSL
Media Relation ExecutiveMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment246,200 LSL
Media Relations ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment232,900 LSL
Media Sales ManagerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment253,400 LSL
Movement and Dance CoordinatorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment128,900 LSL
Multimedia CoordinatorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment89,980 LSL
Multimedia DesignerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment93,780 LSL
Music ConsultantMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment117,600 LSL
MusicianMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment101,860 LSL
News AssociateMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment119,860 LSL
News ReporterMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment161,300 LSL
Post Production AssistantMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment82,920 LSL
ProducerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment204,000 LSL
Product DesignerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment88,620 LSL
Product PlannerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment115,940 LSL
Production ArtistMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment119,700 LSL
Production AssistantMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment79,600 LSL
Production DirectorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment183,700 LSL
Production TechnicianMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment78,940 LSL
Program ResearcherMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment150,000 LSL
Promotion CoordinatorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment109,340 LSL
Sound EngineerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment111,700 LSL
Sound Engineering TechnicianMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment66,440 LSL
Stage TechnicianMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment66,680 LSL
Sub EditorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment80,840 LSL
Television Executive ProducerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment258,400 LSL
Transmission EngineerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment125,100 LSL
Video EditorMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment104,080 LSL
Video ProducerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment128,900 LSL
VideographerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment123,400 LSL
Visual DesignerMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment127,700 LSL

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