UX Lead Salary in Maldives

In the Maldives, the median mid‑level salary for UX leads is about 145,000 MVR per year. The sector includes UX positions. Tourism-driven companies are part of the market.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ90,000 to ރ120,000

Average (per year)

ރ105,000

Graduates starting in Male secure roles in hospitality tech or public sector digital teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ120,000 to ރ170,000

Average (per year)

ރ145,000

Designers with experience in travel, fintech, or resort software find opportunities.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ170,000 to ރ220,000

Average (per year)

ރ195,000

Senior UX Leads manage projects for government portals or multinational hospitality firms, reflecting higher accountability.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ220,000+

Veterans with over a decade direct digital transformation initiatives for major resorts or national services.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

ރ160 - ރ220

per hour

Mid-level

ރ220 - ރ340

per hour

Senior

ރ340 - ރ450

per hour

Market Overview

Local resorts, telecom operators, and emerging fintech startups hire UX leads to shape digital guest experiences. Government digital services also compete for talent, offering stable contracts and training programs. High import costs raise living expenses.

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