Head of UX Salary in Moratuwa, Colombo

Moratuwa is home to leading engineering universities in the Colombo district. Software development houses and design consultancies drive demand for experienced UX leaders. Salaries here reflect proximity to the capital.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු180,000 to Rs රු300,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු230,000

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 රු300,000 to Rs රු500,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු400,000

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 රු500,000 to Rs රු800,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු650,000

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 රු800,000+

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 රු2000 - Rs රු3500

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු3500 - Rs රු7000

per hour

Senior

Rs රු7000 - Rs රු12000

per hour