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Salaries in Sri Lanka (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in Sri Lanka, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
Population
21,756,000
GDP per capita (PPP)
$15,633
Inflation rate
-4.8%
| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | LKR 30,900,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | LKR 29,100,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | LKR 25,700,000 |
| 4 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | LKR 20,200,000 |
| 5 | AI Engineer | Technology | LKR 18,400,000 |
| 6 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | LKR 17,700,000 |
| 7 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | LKR 17,500,000 |
| 8 | Investment Banker | Finance | LKR 17,100,000 |
| 9 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | LKR 16,200,000 |
| 10 | Software Engineer | Technology | LKR 15,300,000 |
| 11 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | LKR 15,300,000 |
| 12 | Product Manager | Technology | LKR 15,200,000 |
| 13 | Data Engineer | Technology | LKR 15,000,000 |
| 14 | Dentist | Healthcare | LKR 15,000,000 |
| 15 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | LKR 14,900,000 |
| 16 | Lawyer | Legal | LKR 14,900,000 |
| 17 | Python Developer | Technology | LKR 14,600,000 |
| 18 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | LKR 14,600,000 |
| 19 | Data Scientist | Technology | LKR 14,300,000 |
| 20 | Judge | Legal | LKR 14,300,000 |
| 21 | Backend Developer | Technology | LKR 14,200,000 |
| 22 | Mobile Developer | Technology | LKR 13,800,000 |
| 23 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | LKR 13,800,000 |
| 24 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | LKR 13,600,000 |
| 25 | Actuary | Finance | LKR 13,100,000 |
| 26 | Frontend Developer | Technology | LKR 12,900,000 |
| 27 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | LKR 12,400,000 |
| 28 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | LKR 12,400,000 |
| 29 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | LKR 12,300,000 |
| 30 | Economist | Science & Research | LKR 12,200,000 |
| 31 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | LKR 12,000,000 |
| 32 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | LKR 11,700,000 |
| 33 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | LKR 11,200,000 |
| 34 | Web Developer | Technology | LKR 11,000,000 |
| 35 | Database Administrator | Technology | LKR 10,900,000 |
| 36 | Project Manager | Technology | LKR 10,700,000 |
| 37 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | LKR 10,600,000 |
| 38 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | LKR 10,600,000 |
| 39 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | LKR 10,500,000 |
| 40 | Financial Analyst | Finance | LKR 10,400,000 |
| 41 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | LKR 10,300,000 |
| 42 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | LKR 10,300,000 |
| 43 | QA Engineer | Technology | LKR 10,200,000 |
| 44 | Midwife | Healthcare | LKR 10,200,000 |
| 45 | Network Engineer | Technology | LKR 10,100,000 |
| 46 | Business Analyst | Technology | LKR 10,000,000 |
| 47 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | LKR 9,980,000 |
| 48 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | LKR 9,760,000 |
| 49 | Psychologist | Healthcare | LKR 9,750,000 |
| 50 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | LKR 9,630,000 |
| 51 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | LKR 9,600,000 |
| 52 | Compliance Officer | Finance | LKR 9,540,000 |
| 53 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | LKR 9,500,000 |
| 54 | Systems Administrator | Technology | LKR 9,480,000 |
| 55 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | LKR 9,370,000 |
| 56 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | LKR 9,310,000 |
| 57 | Data Analyst | Technology | LKR 9,240,000 |
| 58 | Architect | Engineering | LKR 9,240,000 |
| 59 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | LKR 8,960,000 |
| 60 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | LKR 8,910,000 |
| 61 | Geologist | Science & Research | LKR 8,670,000 |
| 62 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | LKR 8,520,000 |
| 63 | Accountant | Finance | LKR 8,510,000 |
| 64 | Auditor | Finance | LKR 8,480,000 |
| 65 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | LKR 8,400,000 |
| 66 | Professor | Education | LKR 8,340,000 |
| 67 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | LKR 8,080,000 |
| 68 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | LKR 7,950,000 |
| 69 | Biologist | Science & Research | LKR 7,870,000 |
| 70 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | LKR 7,780,000 |
| 71 | Chemist | Science & Research | LKR 7,780,000 |
| 72 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | LKR 7,760,000 |
| 73 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | LKR 7,550,000 |
| 74 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | LKR 7,410,000 |
| 75 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | LKR 7,330,000 |
| 76 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | LKR 7,090,000 |
| 77 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | LKR 6,830,000 |
| 78 | Loan Officer | Finance | LKR 6,780,000 |
| 79 | Translator | Creative & Media | LKR 6,710,000 |
| 80 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | LKR 6,670,000 |
| 81 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | LKR 6,600,000 |
| 82 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | LKR 6,470,000 |
| 83 | Paralegal | Legal | LKR 6,260,000 |
| 84 | Journalist | Creative & Media | LKR 6,140,000 |
| 85 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | LKR 6,050,000 |
| 86 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | LKR 6,050,000 |
| 87 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | LKR 5,960,000 |
| 88 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | LKR 5,960,000 |
| 89 | Special Education Teacher | Education | LKR 5,950,000 |
| 90 | Teacher | Education | LKR 5,850,000 |
| 91 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | LKR 5,800,000 |
| 92 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | LKR 5,660,000 |
| 93 | School Counselor | Education | LKR 5,650,000 |
| 94 | Social Worker | Healthcare | LKR 5,570,000 |
| 95 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | LKR 5,470,000 |
| 96 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | LKR 5,470,000 |
| 97 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | LKR 5,380,000 |
| 98 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | LKR 5,380,000 |
| 99 | Bookkeeper | Finance | LKR 5,220,000 |
| 100 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | LKR 5,120,000 |
| 101 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | LKR 5,100,000 |
| 102 | Legal Secretary | Legal | LKR 5,050,000 |
| 103 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | LKR 4,920,000 |
| 104 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | LKR 4,870,000 |
| 105 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | LKR 4,730,000 |
| 106 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | LKR 4,720,000 |
| 107 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | LKR 4,570,000 |
| 108 | Welder | Skilled Trades | LKR 4,400,000 |
| 109 | Photographer | Creative & Media | LKR 4,240,000 |
| 110 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | LKR 4,220,000 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | LKR 3,750,000 |