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Warning: Due to the volatile situation in the...
Warning: Due to the volatile situation in the country, the data may be less accurate in some cases.

The salary range of employees working in Sri Lanka is, by default, in the range of 137.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 517.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.

Gross salary in Sri Lanka is
200
300
400
 
10% earn less lthan 137 USD
10% earns more than 517 USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Sri Lanka into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Sri Lanka by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 213
median 191
10% 99
25% 136
75% 264
90% 352
25-34
 
 
Average 300
median 256
10% 110
25% 167
75% 382
90% 541
35-44
 
 
Average 344
median 286
10% 109
25% 177
75% 444
90% 648
45-54
 
 
Average 318
median 259
10% 91
25% 155
75% 413
90% 615
55+
 
 
Average 284
median 236
10% 90
25% 147
75% 367
90% 534

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Sri Lanka (USD).

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Men
337 USD
269 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Sri Lanka, men earn 25.3% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic

1,967 USD (gross)

Czech RepublicCzech Republic

2,223 USD (gross)

EstoniaEstonia

2,016 USD (net)

SerbiaSerbia

1,048 USD (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
168 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
50,000 LKR
Anually salary
2,016 USD
Anually salary
600,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-30 08:33:27
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IT Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,304 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
388,000 LKR
Anually salary
15,648 USD
Anually salary
4,656,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-29 09:08:59
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Nurse
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Colombo District
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
101 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
30,000 LKR
Anually salary
1,212 USD
Anually salary
360,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-28 20:13:40
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Service Technician
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
118 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
35,000 LKR
Anually salary
1,416 USD
Anually salary
420,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-23 10:50:03
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Nurse
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
168 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
50,000 LKR
Anually salary
2,016 USD
Anually salary
600,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-22 20:03:51
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HR Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kalutara District
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
437 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
130,000 LKR
Anually salary
5,244 USD
Anually salary
1,560,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-20 15:00:31
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Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
551 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
164,000 LKR
Anually salary
6,612 USD
Anually salary
1,968,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-17 08:25:30
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,848 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
550,000 LKR
Anually salary
22,176 USD
Anually salary
6,600,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-15 04:38:04
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Cost Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
672 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
200,000 LKR
Anually salary
8,064 USD
Anually salary
2,400,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-14 15:23:35
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Colombo District
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,344 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
400,000 LKR
Anually salary
16,128 USD
Anually salary
4,800,000 LKR
ClockPosted: 2025-01-14 12:11:45