UX Researcher Salary in Western, Sri Lanka

Western Province offers mid‑level UX researchers a median salary of Rs 1,475,000 per year. Tech firms are present in Colombo. Companies may provide transport and health benefits.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු825,000 to Rs රු1,200,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,012,500

Software firms and startup incubators are part of the hiring market for new graduates.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,250,000 to Rs රු1,700,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,475,000

At this stage, UX researchers work with telecoms, banks, or multinational tech companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු1,750,000 to Rs රු2,200,000

Average (per year)

Rs රු1,975,000

Senior-level roles oversee teams and manage digital projects for various employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Rs රු2,250,000+

Principal researchers consult for brands or lead corporate innovation labs, with variable compensation.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

Rs රු525 - Rs රු775

per hour

Mid-level

Rs රු825 - Rs රු1200

per hour

Senior

Rs රු1250 - Rs රු1750

per hour

Western salaries sit about 30 % above the Sri Lankan average. Higher living costs in Colombo offset part of the gain.