Minimum Wages in Sri Lanka

Below mentioned minimum wage rates are applicable for the year 2013 as well.

Industry	Worker Category	Minimum wages
Plantation Sector		380 per day
	Plus Attendance Bonus	105 per day
	Plus productivity incentive	30 per day
Industrial Sector	Unskilled	6500-7500 per month
	Semi Skilled	7000-8000 per month
	Skilled	7500-9500 per month
Service Sector	Unskilled	6500-7500 per month
	Semi Skilled	7500-8000 per month
	Skilled	8400-9500 per month

NOTE:

There has been no change in minimum wage rates for the year 2013. Hence the rates of 2012 shall apply.
Overtime is paid at One and Half times the normal hourly rate of wage.
Holiday pay for work on weekends (Sundays) and public holidays is paid for at a higher rate 1 1/2 times the daily rate or double the rate of remuneration.
Bonuses e.g. project, attendance, festival would vary from company to company. There is no statule law sourning these payments

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Minimum Wage Information of Sri Lanka Last Updated by WageIndicator Team in August 2011.

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