Graphic Designer Salary in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo

Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia combines urban amenities. Proximity to Colombo influences salaries. Designers can work full-time or contract with technology companies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු540,000 to Rs රු900,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු720,000

Many entry-level designers join digital marketing agencies, local startups, or freelance for retail shops.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු900,000 to Rs රු1,380,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,110,000

After gaining experience, professionals work with tech firms, media outlets, and large service companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,380,000 to Rs රු2,100,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,740,000

Senior designers lead teams, manage branding for hotels, or handle corporate accounts.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු2,100,000+

Creative directors and principal designers work for international agencies, or run their own consultancies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු900 - Rs රු1800

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු1800 - Rs රු2900

per hour

Senior

Rs රු2900 - Rs රු4800

per hour