Design Director Salary in Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa
Ratnapura District, the centre of Sri Lanka's gem industry. Salaries vary by employer. Living costs influence compensation for experienced leaders.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු135,000 to Rs රු200,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු167,000
Some entry-level directors work in gem trading firms, local media, or small agencies supporting the mining sector.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු200,000 to Rs රු285,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු243,000
Export companies, established media houses, and regional tech consultancies employ mid-level directors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු285,000 to Rs රු380,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු332,000
Senior directors lead design for large gem exporters, manufacturing conglomerates, and regional technology centers.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු380,000+
Principal-level directors are found in multinational export firms or creative agencies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු1100 - Rs රු1450
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු1450 - Rs රු2000
per hour
Senior
Rs රු2000 - Rs රු2800
per hour