Average Visual Designer Salary in Botswana for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Visual Designer salary for 2024 in Botswana 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 Botswana pula. To keep things simple, we are using the BWP currency code instead of the currency symbol P.

How Much Does a Visual Designer Make in Botswana?

A Visual Designer working in Botswana will typically earn around 127,700 BWP per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 61,760 BWP to the highest average salary of 195,200 BWP.

Average Annual Salary
127,700 BWP
Average Monthly Salary
10,641 BWP

Lowest Annual Salary
61,760 BWP
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,146 BWP

Highest Annual Salary
195,200 BWP
Highest Monthly Salary
16,266 BWP

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

Visual 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 Visual Designer Salaries in Botswana

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Visual Designer can earn between 61,760 BWP and 195,200 BWP on average in Botswana. 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 Visual Designer in Botswana is 125,700 BWP. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 125,700 BWP, and 50% of the population earn more than 125,700 BWP.

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 Visual Designer salary in Botswana, 25% of the population are earning less than 84,740 BWP while 75% of the population earn more than 84,740 BWP.

75% of the population earn less than 161,300 BWP, and 25% of the population earn more than 161,300 BWP.

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.

Visual Designer Salary by Experience Level in Botswana

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 visual 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 Visual Designer in Botswana that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 74,560 BWP.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Visual Designer salary would increase to 98,960 BWP.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Visual Designer, the average salary would be 136,100 BWP.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 159,500 BWP.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Visual Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,400 BWP.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Visual Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 187,500 BWP.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
74,560 BWP
2-5 Years +32%
98,960 BWP
5-10 Years +34%
136,100 BWP
10-15 Years +19%
159,500 BWP
15-20 Years +8%
172,400 BWP
20+ Years +7%
187,500 BWP

Visual Designer Salary by Education Level in Botswana

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 Visual Designer in Botswana 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 Visual Designer in Botswana with a high school education can earn an average salary of 96,160 BWP.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Visual Designer in Botswana with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 106,980 BWP.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Visual Designer in Botswana with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 148,300 BWP.

  • Master's Degree. A Visual Designer in Botswana with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 187,500 BWP.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
96,160 BWP
Certificate or Diploma +14%
106,980 BWP
Bachelor's Degree +36%
148,300 BWP
Master's Degree +26%
187,500 BWP

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 Botswana is around 58,700 to 176,000 BWP 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.

Visual 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 Botswana, a male visual designer will earn an average of 128,500 BWP, while a female visual designer will earn around 123,400 BWP.

This means that a male visual designer earns approximately 4% more than a female visual designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Botswana

Male
128,500 BWP
Female -4%
123,400 BWP

Visual Designer Average Pay Raise in Botswana

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 Visual Designer in Botswana is around 8% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Botswana 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 Visual Designer in Botswana can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Botswana for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Visual Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Botswana

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

88% 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 3%.

Received Bonus
12%
No Bonus
88%

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 Botswana earn approximately 14% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
148,300 BWP
Private Sector -14%
130,400 BWP

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Visual Designer

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 129,000 BWP
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 118,260 BWP
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 104,040 BWP
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 BWP
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,120 BWP
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 161,600 BWP
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 BWP
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 168,100 BWP
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 BWP
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 143,200 BWP
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 181,600 BWP
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,260 BWP
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 87,940 BWP
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,500 BWP
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,260 BWP
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 164,200 BWP
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 163,800 BWP
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,760 BWP
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 78,620 BWP
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 129,000 BWP
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 BWP
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 143,200 BWP
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,520 BWP
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,900 BWP
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 192,000 BWP
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 143,200 BWP
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 137,400 BWP
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 113,280 BWP
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 136,100 BWP
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,400 BWP
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,240 BWP
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 130,400 BWP
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,740 BWP
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 103,840 BWP
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 84,740 BWP
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 83,400 BWP
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 163,800 BWP
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 89,340 BWP
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 233,600 BWP
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 72,780 BWP
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 174,000 BWP
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 BWP
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 172,200 BWP
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 BWP
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 216,800 BWP
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 249,600 BWP
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 239,300 BWP
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 243,000 BWP
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 259,100 BWP
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 BWP
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 88,620 BWP
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 90,540 BWP
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 124,400 BWP
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 96,220 BWP
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,100 BWP
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 152,100 BWP
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 81,180 BWP
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 215,100 BWP
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 86,460 BWP
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 115,380 BWP
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 117,440 BWP
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 85,080 BWP
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 180,500 BWP
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 77,380 BWP
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 138,800 BWP
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 110,380 BWP
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 116,180 BWP
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 69,780 BWP
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 67,120 BWP
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 80,480 BWP
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 263,900 BWP
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 125,700 BWP
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 95,420 BWP
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 128,900 BWP
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 123,400 BWP

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Gaborone 143,200 BWP

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