UI Designer Salary in Southern, Sri Lanka
Southern Province has tech salaries. Mid‑level UI designers earn Rs 1,015,000 per year. Living costs vary compared to Colombo.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු575,000 to Rs රු860,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු710,000
Young designers find work with local creative studios or tourism businesses and earn salaries that reflect the local market.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු825,000 to Rs රු1,225,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු1,015,000
Mid-level UI designers support hospitality or export firms, with pay that can increase with experience.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු1,225,000 to Rs රු1,725,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු1,465,000
Senior designers manage web and app projects for tourism boards or partner with international clients.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු1,725,000+
Principal UI designers consult on branding projects for regional resorts or export companies.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු330 - Rs රු625
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු675 - Rs රු1025
per hour
Senior
Rs රු1075 - Rs රු1675
per hour
Nationally UI designers average around Rs 1,200,000, so Southern salaries sit slightly below the countrywide median. Cost of living is a factor.