Web Design Salaries in Kenya – What Can You Earn in 2025?
Web Design Salaries in Kenya – What Can You Earn in 2025?
Web design is no longer just a side hustle — in 2025, it’s a serious career.
With businesses in Kenya racing to digitize, the demand for skilled web designers is growing fast. Whether you want to freelance, work in an agency, or offer website services on the side, web design can pay — if you know what you’re doing.
So, let’s answer the big question:
How much can you really earn as a web designer in Kenya in 2025?
1. Entry-Level Freelancers – KES 10,000 to 35,000 per Website
If you’re just starting out, you’re likely offering:
- WordPress-based websites
- Basic domain + hosting setup
- 3–5 page sites with a contact form
- Minimal customization
Clients in Kenya are willing to pay KES 10,000 – 70,000 for small business websites.
With better branding, testimonials, and results, you can charge up to KES 35,000+ per project.
🔗 Related: Freelance Web Design in Kenya – How to Start, Charge, and Find Clients
🔗 Bonus: How Much Does It Cost to Create a Website in Kenya?
2. Mid-Level Web Designers – KES 50,000 to 120,000 per Month
If you’ve been designing for 1–3 years and can:
- Customize themes using Elementor or Framer
- Integrate M-Pesa and other payments
- Offer blogging, SEO, and landing page creation
- Work with small agencies or recurring clients
You can charge:
- KES 40,000 – 80,000 per project, or
- Monthly retainers of KES 50,000 – 120,000 (for maintenance + design + updates)
Add-on services like content creation, page speed optimization, and lead generation can boost your rates.
🔗 Learn: Landing Page Design Services in Kenya
🔗 Read: What Makes a Website Convert Visitors to Customers
3. Employed Web Designers – KES 30,000 to 250,000 per Month
In full-time roles, salaries depend on:
- Your skills (HTML, CSS, CMS, SEO, UX)
- The size of the company
- Location (Nairobi vs remote)
- Whether you double up as a digital marketer or content manager
| Level | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Junior (0–2 years) | KES 30,000 – 60,000 |
| Mid (2–5 years) | KES 70,000 – 120,000 |
| Senior UX/UI + SEO | KES 100,000 – 150,000+ |
🔗 Read: Why Your Website Is the Best Employee You’ll Ever Hire
🔗 Bonus: What Makes a Great Digital Marketing Agency in Nairobi
4. How to Earn More as a Web Designer in Kenya
Want to increase your income?
✅ Learn SEO and blogging
✅ Master Elementor or Framer
✅ Package services (e.g., “Website + Logo + SEO Setup”)
✅ Build a portfolio — show real work
✅ Use LinkedIn, TikTok, and Telegram to attract clients
👉 Need practical training?
Join Elvis W’s March–April Web Design Masterclass, which trained over 100 students on:
- WordPress setup
- Hosting
- AI content tools
- Customization using Elementor
- Freelance pricing and client management
Final Thoughts
You can earn a little — or a lot — from web design in Kenya.
It all depends on your skills, your clients, and how well you position yourself.
Whether you’re charging KES 10,000 per project or earning over KES 100K a month, the potential is real.
But don’t just learn how to build a website.
Learn how to sell it.
