Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Minimum Basic Salary

The minimum monthly basic salary is increased by Rs. 15,750, effective from 01/04/2025.

The revised minimum monthly basic salaries for government sector employees are as follows:

Public Sector:

Present Basic Salary: Rs. 24,250

Increase: Rs. 15,750

New Basic Salary: Rs. 40,000

Universities:

Present Basic Salary: Rs. 27,025

Increase: Rs. 15,750

New Basic Salary: Rs. 42,775

Other SOEs:

Present Basic Salary: Rs. 24,750

Increase: Rs. 15,750

New Basic Salary: Rs. 40,500

Annual Salary Increments

The minimum annual salary increment is increased from Rs. 250 to Rs. 450, which is an 80% increase, effective from 01/04/2025.

All government sector annual salary increments will follow this rev...