Graphic Designer Salary in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, a mid‑level graphic designer earns a salary. The amount is referenced for Colombo.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු410,000 to Rs රු545,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු480,000
Graduates find work with tourism firms, small agencies, or local businesses.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු555,000 to Rs රු800,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු677,500
Designers handle branding or digital content for hotels and retail chains.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු820,000 to Rs රු1,100,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු967,500
Experienced professionals lead creative projects and manage visual campaigns for larger tourism enterprises.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු1,100,000+
Lead designers consult for regional tourism boards or oversee creative teams in major hospitality groups.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු400 - Rs රු675
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු675 - Rs රු1100
per hour
Senior
Rs රු1100 - Rs රු1800
per hour
Market Overview
Advertising agencies in Colombo and Kandy employ designers. Startups may work with visual talent. Freelancers work on tourism brochures and e‑commerce product catalogs.