How much EPF does an employee pay in Sri Lanka?

Employees contribute 8% of their monthly gross earnings to EPF.

How much does the employer pay?

Employers contribute 12% to EPF and 3% to ETF, a total of 15%.

Is ETF deducted from my salary?

No. ETF is paid fully by the employer; only the 8% EPF is deducted from the employee.

EPF/ETF Calculator for Sri Lanka

Calculate EPF, ETF and net salary on your monthly income in seconds.

Last reviewed: 22 October 2026

Your salary

Monthly income (LKR)Your gross monthly earnings, e.g. 100,000

Your result

Employee EPF (8%)LKR 0.00

Employer EPF (12%)LKR 0.00

Employer ETF (3%)LKR 0.00

Total EPF (20%)LKR 0.00

Take-home after EPFLKR 0.00

About EPF and ETF

Employee contribution of EPF: Employees contribute 8% of their monthly salary to EPF.
Employer contribution: Employers contribute 12% to EPF and 3% to ETF, totalling 15% of monthly salary.
Net salary: After the EPF deduction, take-home pay is 92% of the salary.

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