UI/UX Designer Salary in Matara District, Southern

Matara District includes both coastal towns and rural areas. UI/UX designers can support local schools, businesses, or work remotely for clients outside the region. Salaries reflect lower living costs and a smaller technology sector compared to Colombo.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු730,000 to Rs රු1,080,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු900,000

Entry-level designers work with local government projects or private businesses.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,080,000 to Rs රු1,600,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,340,000

Regional educational institutions, IT service providers, and occasional outsourcing companies employ mid-level professionals.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,600,000 to Rs රු2,200,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,900,000

Senior designers oversee district-wide initiatives or consult for several organizations, with pay reflecting higher responsibility.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු2,200,000+

Principal roles are linked to government or international projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු440 - Rs රු750

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු750 - Rs රු1200

per hour

Senior

Rs රු1200 - Rs රු1850

per hour