Head of Design Salary in Gampaha District, Western
The district's industries create demand for design leaders. Salaries reflect proximity to Colombo and the local tech sector.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු180,000 to Rs රු280,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු220,000
Recent graduates joining design teams at apparel manufacturers or local agencies earn salaries at the lower end of this range.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු280,001 to Rs රු420,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු340,000
Experienced designers with several years in export industries or business process outsourcing firms reach these figures.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු420,001 to Rs රු600,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු480,000
Senior Heads of Design in large manufacturing or technology companies command higher pay due to leadership roles and specialized skills.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු600,001+
Veterans with over a decade of experience, overseeing multiple teams or business units, see salaries begin at this level.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු1200 - Rs රු2200
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු2201 - Rs රු3400
per hour
Senior
Rs රු3401 - Rs රු4200
per hour