Design Director Salary in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is part of the Colombo metropolitan area. Design directors are employed in media, hospitality, and outsourcing sectors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු175,000 to Rs රු230,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු200,000

Fresh graduates may begin their careers in agencies or media groups.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු230,000 to Rs රු330,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු280,000

Mid-level directors lead teams on branding, digital media, or advertising for retail and hospitality clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු330,000 to Rs රු480,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු390,000

Senior roles support established tech firms, large hotels, or chain restaurants with high visual standards.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු480,000+

Principal design directors work for organizations with regional headquarters.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

Rs රු1200 - Rs රු1700

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු1700 - Rs රු2600

per hour

Senior

Rs රු2600 - Rs රු3400

per hour