Head of UX Salary in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Senior designers in Colombo's tech sector receive salaries. Large banks and fintech firms are among the employers. The local cost of living influences salary levels.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු175,000 to Rs රු245,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු212,500
Graduates entering UX leadership find roles in local software firms and startups, especially those connected to the University of Moratuwa.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු245,000 to Rs රු345,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු295,000
UX professionals with several years of experience command higher salaries at established tech companies and design agencies in Colombo's suburbs.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු345,000 to Rs රු465,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු405,000
Senior Heads of UX who work with multinational clients or lead large teams typically earn higher salaries.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු465,000+
At the principal level, salaries increase with leadership responsibilities.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු1250 - Rs රු1750
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු1750 - Rs රු2500
per hour
Senior
Rs රු2500 - Rs රු3350
per hour
Salary figures for Colombo and the national average are reported. Housing costs are a factor for expatriates.