UI Designer Salary in Colombo, Western

Colombo is Sri Lanka's technology and business hub. Many international companies have offices here. The presence of software, banking, and media firms creates opportunities for designers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු600,000 to Rs රු960,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු780,000

Graduates in Colombo find entry-level positions with IT firms, large digital agencies, and global service centers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු960,000 to Rs රු1,440,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,200,000

Mid‑career designers join established technology companies or fintech startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,440,000 to Rs රු2,160,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,800,000

Senior designers in Colombo lead projects for international clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු2,160,000+

Principal and lead designers work in senior management or creative director roles at major firms.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු800 - Rs රු1500

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු1500 - Rs රු2500

per hour

Senior

Rs රු2500 - Rs රු4000

per hour