Average Graphic Designer Salary in Uganda for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Graphic Designer salary for 2024 in Uganda 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 Ugandan shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the UGX currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does a Graphic Designer Make in Uganda?

A Graphic Designer working in Uganda will typically earn around 20,159,800 UGX per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 9,276,800 UGX to the highest average salary of 32,038,500 UGX.

Average Annual Salary
20,159,800 UGX
Average Monthly Salary
1,679,983 UGX

Lowest Annual Salary
9,276,800 UGX
Lowest Monthly Salary
773,066 UGX

Highest Annual Salary
32,038,500 UGX
Highest Monthly Salary
2,669,875 UGX

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

Graphic 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 Graphic Designer Salaries in Uganda

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Graphic Designer can earn between 9,276,800 UGX and 32,038,500 UGX on average in Uganda. 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 Graphic Designer in Uganda is 21,719,900 UGX. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 21,719,900 UGX, and 50% of the population earn more than 21,719,900 UGX.

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 Graphic Designer salary in Uganda, 25% of the population are earning less than 13,919,600 UGX while 75% of the population earn more than 13,919,600 UGX.

75% of the population earn less than 29,041,200 UGX, and 25% of the population earn more than 29,041,200 UGX.

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.

Graphic Designer Salary by Experience Level in Uganda

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 graphic 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 Graphic Designer in Uganda that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 10,523,700 UGX.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Graphic Designer salary would increase to 14,038,300 UGX.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Graphic Designer, the average salary would be 20,760,500 UGX.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 25,321,400 UGX.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Graphic Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 27,601,100 UGX.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Graphic Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 29,881,100 UGX.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
10,523,700 UGX
2-5 Years +34%
14,038,300 UGX
5-10 Years +48%
20,760,500 UGX
10-15 Years +22%
25,321,400 UGX
15-20 Years +9%
27,601,100 UGX
20+ Years +8%
29,881,100 UGX

Graphic Designer Salary by Education Level in Uganda

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 Graphic Designer in Uganda 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 Graphic Designer in Uganda with a high school education can earn an average salary of 12,958,200 UGX.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Graphic Designer in Uganda with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 15,238,200 UGX.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Graphic Designer in Uganda with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 22,081,800 UGX.

  • Master's Degree. A Graphic Designer in Uganda with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 28,919,800 UGX.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
12,958,200 UGX
Certificate or Diploma +18%
15,238,200 UGX
Bachelor's Degree +45%
22,081,800 UGX
Master's Degree +31%
28,919,800 UGX

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 Uganda is around 13,100,000 to 39,300,000 UGX 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.

Graphic 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 Uganda, a male graphic designer will earn an average of 21,719,900 UGX, while a female graphic designer will earn around 18,598,500 UGX.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Uganda

Male
21,719,900 UGX
Female -17%
18,598,500 UGX

Graphic Designer Average Pay Raise in Uganda

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 Graphic Designer in Uganda is around 6% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Uganda is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 6 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Graphic Designer in Uganda can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Uganda for 2024

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

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

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Graphic Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Uganda

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 Graphic Designer is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% 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
15%
No Bonus
85%

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 Uganda earn approximately 25% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
34,919,600 UGX
Private Sector -25%
27,960,400 UGX

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Graphic Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Graphic Designer in Uganda.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,679,400 UGX
Advertising Account Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 38,399,900 UGX
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,200,400 UGX
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,639,100 UGX
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,440,400 UGX
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 52,681,700 UGX
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 54,118,500 UGX
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 52,438,500 UGX
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,078,800 UGX
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 29,519,900 UGX
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 22,441,700 UGX
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,678,800 UGX
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,119,100 UGX
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,801,200 UGX
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,239,400 UGX
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 25,561,400 UGX
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,239,400 UGX
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 22,918,100 UGX
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,720,200 UGX
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,441,600 UGX
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,159,800 UGX
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,000,900 UGX
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,239,400 UGX
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,759,100 UGX
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,679,400 UGX
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,518,900 UGX
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,000,900 UGX
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,841,400 UGX
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 18,720,200 UGX
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 15,719,900 UGX
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,441,600 UGX
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,321,500 UGX
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,321,500 UGX
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 51,119,900 UGX
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 30,240,200 UGX
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 38,760,100 UGX
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 53,158,700 UGX
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 51,119,900 UGX
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,359,000 UGX
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,280,700 UGX
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,800,300 UGX
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,918,700 UGX
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,159,800 UGX
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 22,321,900 UGX
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,678,200 UGX
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,841,200 UGX
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 33,240,500 UGX
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,200,400 UGX
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,758,500 UGX
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,679,800 UGX
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,119,700 UGX
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 32,280,500 UGX
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 27,118,300 UGX
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 24,599,500 UGX
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,040,700 UGX
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 44,280,500 UGX
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 36,960,300 UGX
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 42,359,400 UGX
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 23,280,700 UGX
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 20,639,100 UGX
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 17,758,500 UGX
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 16,918,700 UGX
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 32,639,300 UGX
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 34,198,600 UGX
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 50,398,300 UGX
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 48,721,100 UGX
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,478,100 UGX
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 21,961,700 UGX
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 40,799,600 UGX
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 41,878,100 UGX
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 38,760,100 UGX
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 39,840,400 UGX
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 31,201,500 UGX
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 14,038,300 UGX
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 22,081,800 UGX
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 19,200,400 UGX

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Uganda, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Kampala 21,478,100 UGX

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