What is the minimum wage in Sri Lanka?
The national minimum wage and Wages Board decisions explained.
Last reviewed: 22 October 2026
National minimum wage
The National Minimum Wage of Workers Act No. 3 of 2016 sets a minimum monthly wage for all workers, currently LKR 17,500 (daily LKR 700).
Wages Boards
Wages Boards under the Wages Boards Ordinance set minimum wages and conditions for specific trades. Employers in those trades must pay at least the decided rates.
Budgetary relief allowance
Allowances under the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers Acts may need to be paid in addition to basic salary.
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