National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Sri Lanka
LKR 27,000 per month
Effective 2025-04-01 · Source: wageindicator.org
Rose to LKR 30,000/month from 2026-01-01.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- LKR 155.77
- Daily
- LKR 1,246
- Weekly
- LKR 6,231
- Monthly
- LKR 27,000
- Annual
- LKR 324,000
Roughly $90 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- LKR 155.77
- Weekly (40h)
- LKR 6,231
- Monthly
- LKR 27,000
- Annual
- LKR 324,000
Approximately $90 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Sri Lanka: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Sri Lanka?
- The minimum wage in Sri Lanka is LKR 27,000 per month, effective 2025-04-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Sri Lanka minimum wage works out to about LKR 324,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Rose to LKR 30,000/month from 2026-01-01.