Design Director Salary in Colombo District, Western

Colombo District benefits from proximity to the capital and includes both urban and suburban employers. Salaries vary across the district. Various industries operate in the district.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,650,000 to Rs රු2,200,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,925,000

New directors start in various local organizations.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු2,300,000 to Rs රු3,100,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු2,700,000

Designers with more experience work in manufacturing, logistics, or services firms near the city.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු3,200,000 to Rs රු4,200,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු3,700,000

Senior directors lead regional projects or manage teams for large Sri Lankan businesses.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු4,300,000+

Principal directors influence design direction for district-wide initiatives or oversee major corporate strategies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු1100 - Rs රු1500

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු1550 - Rs රු2000

per hour

Senior

Rs රු2100 - Rs රු2800

per hour