Minimum Wage – Sri Lanka
- Valid on May 2026
Industry
Working hours
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.
Definitions
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.
Source
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE OF WORKERS (AMENDMENT) ACT, No. 11 OF 2025
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