UI/UX Designer Salary in Northern, Sri Lanka
In Northern Sri Lanka, mid‑level UI/UX designers earn around Rs 116,000 per year. That figure reflects regional conditions. Freelance gigs raise earnings, while full‑time roles stay near this median.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු49,000 to Rs රු87,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු69,000
Designers at the entry level may join smaller IT firms or work remotely for Colombo agencies, earning modest salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු87,000 to Rs රු145,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු116,000
Mid-level designers with several years of experience handle projects for local businesses or NGOs.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු145,000 to Rs රු220,000
Average (per year)
Rs රු182,000
Senior designers apply their skills to digital initiatives in regional government or education.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
Rs රු220,000+
Principal designers work on large-scale projects or consult for international clients.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
Rs රු290 - Rs රු490
per hour
Mid-level
Rs රු490 - Rs රු870
per hour
Senior
Rs රු870 - Rs රු1450
per hour
The north's average is lower than the national average. Lower housing costs reduce the gap for residents.