Head of Design Salary in Matara District, Southern

Matara District includes both urban and rural areas. Heads of design may work with local schools, NGOs, or tourism businesses. International contracts can influence salaries for experienced professionals in the district.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු750,000 to Rs රු1,100,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු925,000

Entry-level designers may seek opportunities in small businesses, government offices, or schools across the district.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,100,000 to Rs රු1,700,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,400,000

Mid-level positions may involve tourism, textiles, or education.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,700,000 to Rs රු2,200,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,950,000

Senior designers may work for larger employers or NGOs in Matara or suburban centers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු2,200,000+

Principal heads of design may be involved in district-wide contracts or international projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු400 - Rs රු800

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු800 - Rs රු1300

per hour

Senior

Rs රු1300 - Rs රු1800

per hour