Head of Design Salary in Western, Sri Lanka

A median mid‑level salary for Head of Design has been reported. Cross‑functional expertise is highlighted. The pay is described as aligning with local conditions.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු175,000 to Rs රු265,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු210,000

Early‑career Heads of Design earn salaries that reflect limited leadership experience.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු265,001 to Rs රු380,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු315,000

Mid‑level professionals manage teams at digital consultancies and international outsourcing companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු380,001 to Rs රු535,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු440,000

Senior Heads of Design oversee large multidisciplinary teams, with compensation reflecting design expertise and business acumen.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු535,001+

Principal roles are found in multinational tech and financial service firms.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු1050 - Rs රු1750

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු1751 - Rs රු2500

per hour

Senior

Rs රු2501 - Rs රු3400

per hour

Compared with the national median of roughly Rs රු380,000, Western Sri Lanka's figure sits lower. Housing costs are noted as lower in the region.