Graphic Designer Salary in Southern, Sri Lanka
Southern Sri Lanka offers a median mid‑level graphic designer salary of Rs 645,000 per year. The figure reflects regional demand. Freelancers supplement income with client projects.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු410,000 to Rs රු530,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු465,000
Salaries for entry-level designers in Hambantota District are generally lower.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු530,000 to Rs රු770,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු645,000
Mid-level positions include projects for local governments or retail firms and can involve salary growth.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු770,000 to Rs රු990,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු870,000
Senior designers lead regional agencies or manage multiple client portfolios, which can increase earnings.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු990,000+
Principal-level professionals work freelance or consult for multiple organizations and set their own rates.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු325 - Rs රු475
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු475 - Rs රු800
per hour
Senior
Rs රු800 - Rs රු1250
per hour
The Rs 645,000 median sits about 12% below the national average for mid‑level designers.