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Engineering Average Salaries in Colombo 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Colombo?


Average Monthly Salary
90,100 LKR
( 1,080,000 LKR yearly)

LOW
28,500
LKR
AVERAGE
90,100
LKR
HIGH
190,000
LKR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Engineering in Colombo typically earns around 90,100 LKR. Salaries range from 28,500 LKR (lowest average) to 190,000 LKR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Colombo exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer82,200 LKR
Acoustics Engineer86,400 LKR
Assembly Engineering Technician72,200 LKR
Assistant Chief Engineer102,000 LKR
Associate Engineer79,700 LKR
AutoCAD Drafter54,100 LKR
Autocad Operator58,700 LKR
Automation Engineer102,000 LKR
Automation Engineer96,100 LKR
Avionic System Support Engineer89,000 LKR
Biochemical Engineer87,800 LKR
BMS Engineer85,000 LKR
Bridge and Lock Tender51,500 LKR
Broadcast Engineer88,200 LKR
CAD Design Engineer95,800 LKR
CAD Designer56,800 LKR
CAE Engineer89,800 LKR
Ceramics Engineer81,900 LKR
Chemical Engineer91,800 LKR
Civil Drafter55,800 LKR
Civil Engineer90,400 LKR
Civil Site Engineer91,200 LKR
Civil Technician58,100 LKR
Cognitive Engineer83,300 LKR
Commissioning Engineer89,500 LKR
Communications Engineer95,100 LKR
Condition Monitoring Engineer79,200 LKR
Contract Associate Engineer89,400 LKR
Contract Engineer87,400 LKR
Control Systems Engineer87,900 LKR
Controls Engineer86,500 LKR
Controls Software Engineer77,000 LKR
Corrosion Engineer85,700 LKR
Design Engineer96,800 LKR
Director of Engineering179,000 LKR
Drafter59,300 LKR
Drafting Manager107,000 LKR
Drilling Engineer90,000 LKR
Drilling Foreman29,100 LKR
Electrical Draughtsman45,300 LKR
Electrical Engineer99,400 LKR
Electrical Engineering Manager127,000 LKR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist99,700 LKR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler47,600 LKR
Energy Engineer100,000 LKR
Engine Assembler40,700 LKR
Engineer101,000 LKR
Engineering Account Manager104,000 LKR
Engineering Chief Designer101,000 LKR
Engineering Consultant117,000 LKR
Engineering Key Account Manager133,000 LKR
Engineering Lab Technician86,600 LKR
Engineering Manager129,000 LKR
Engineering Planning Manager128,000 LKR
Engineering Production Manager166,000 LKR
Engineering Project Analyst110,000 LKR
Engineering Project Coordinator 110,000 LKR
Engineering Project Director176,000 LKR
Engineering Project Leader119,000 LKR
Engineering Project Manager126,000 LKR
Engineering Research and Development Manager146,000 LKR
Engineering Safety Coordinator74,100 LKR
Engineering Sales Manager128,000 LKR
Engineering Technician69,800 LKR
Engineering Technologist69,000 LKR
Environmental Engineer91,500 LKR
Equipment Engineer83,200 LKR
Equipment Engineering Manager117,000 LKR
Estimator80,900 LKR
Fabrication Specialist64,600 LKR
Fabricator40,600 LKR
Facade Engineer90,900 LKR
Fiber Analyst53,600 LKR
Field Engineer90,400 LKR
Field Engineering Manager159,000 LKR
Fire Engineer87,500 LKR
Fitter and Turner30,200 LKR
Forestry Strategic Planner108,000 LKR
Generation Engineer96,300 LKR
Genetic Engineer99,800 LKR
Geological Engineer91,300 LKR
Geotechnical Engineer97,900 LKR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic49,100 LKR
Highway Engineer89,600 LKR
HSE Professional85,600 LKR
Human Machine Interface Engineer79,300 LKR
HVAC Engineer93,400 LKR
HVAC Supervisor81,600 LKR
Industrial Engineer91,300 LKR
Industrial Engineering Technologist91,700 LKR
Instrument Engineer90,100 LKR
Instrument Technician50,000 LKR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer87,800 LKR
Instrumentation Designer73,300 LKR
Instrumentation Engineer89,400 LKR
Instrumentation Manager92,700 LKR
Irrigation Engineer90,100 LKR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer102,000 LKR
Locomotive Engineer84,700 LKR
Maintenance Engineer85,000 LKR
Maintenance Fitter33,300 LKR
Maintenance Manager92,900 LKR
Manufacturing Engineer85,200 LKR
Marine Engineer96,000 LKR
Materials Engineer91,600 LKR
Materials Researcher82,500 LKR
Materials Technician63,200 LKR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer93,600 LKR
Mechanical Design Engineer101,000 LKR
Mechanical Designer80,300 LKR
Mechanical Engineer97,200 LKR
Mechanical Engineering Manager125,000 LKR
Mechanical Inspector83,500 LKR
Mechatronics Engineer99,700 LKR
Mining Engineer88,600 LKR
Nanotechnology Engineer98,300 LKR
Natural Language Processing Engineer97,400 LKR
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer103,000 LKR
Optical Engineer87,300 LKR
Optical Instrument Assembler44,500 LKR
PCB Assembler34,300 LKR
Photonics Engineer105,000 LKR
Photonics Technician83,700 LKR
Pipeline Engineer80,400 LKR
Piping Designer51,400 LKR
Piping Engineer84,900 LKR
Planning Engineer90,200 LKR
Pressure Vessel Inspector42,300 LKR
Principal Cost Engineer93,200 LKR
Principal Engineer92,400 LKR
Principal Support Engineer90,300 LKR
Process Engineer91,000 LKR
Process Operator56,100 LKR
Product Development Engineer93,500 LKR
Product Development Technician66,800 LKR
Product Engineer91,300 LKR
Product Safety Engineer86,000 LKR
Production Engineer88,700 LKR
Project Engineer100,000 LKR
Proposal Manager118,000 LKR
Purchasing Engineer82,300 LKR
Quality Assurance Engineer91,700 LKR
Rail Engineer91,200 LKR
Regional Field Engineer98,200 LKR
Remote Sensing Engineer86,200 LKR
Robotics Engineer107,000 LKR
Robotics Technician75,900 LKR
Safety Engineer88,300 LKR
Safety Inspector71,600 LKR
Safety Manager111,000 LKR
Safety Officer47,700 LKR
Sales Engineer99,100 LKR
Scheduling Engineer86,700 LKR
Security Engineer101,000 LKR
Service Engineer91,600 LKR
Smart Home Engineer97,600 LKR
Solar Engineer98,600 LKR
Staff Engineer86,000 LKR
Static Equipment Engineer90,000 LKR
Stationary Engineer85,800 LKR
Stress Engineer87,500 LKR
Structural Analysis Engineer90,200 LKR
Structural Designer76,700 LKR
Structural Engineer88,200 LKR
Structural Technician56,400 LKR
Subsea Engineer112,000 LKR
Supply Chain Specialist91,100 LKR
Surveyor67,300 LKR
Technical Affairs Officer46,500 LKR
Technical Assistant48,000 LKR
Technical Engineer74,700 LKR
Technical Support Engineer79,200 LKR
Tender Engineer80,500 LKR
Test Development Engineer85,400 LKR
Test Engineer88,800 LKR
Transportation Engineer90,500 LKR
Urban Engineer89,700 LKR
Validation Engineer83,900 LKR
Verification Engineer84,700 LKR
Wastewater Engineer91,200 LKR
Wind Energy Engineer88,700 LKR
Wind Energy Operations Manager125,000 LKR
Wireless Engineer103,000 LKR
Work Planner66,000 LKR


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Colombo

Median and salary distribution Colombo Engineering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
96,700 LKR or more
10% of people earn
79,900 to 96,700 LKR
20% of people earn
43,000 LKR or less
65% of people earn
43,000 to 79,900 LKR
Minimum Salary
28,500 LKR
Median
84,100 LKR
Maximum
190,000 LKR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Engineering in Colombo range from 28,500 LKR (starting average salary) to 190,000 LKR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Engineering is 84,100 LKR, implying that half of the workforce in Colombo earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Colombo earn less than 63,000 LKR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 104,000 LKR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Colombo. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 43,000 LKR to 79,900 LKR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 43,000 LKR mark, while 10% ranged from 79,900 LKR to 96,700 LKR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 96,700 LKR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Engineering in Colombo having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Colombo, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Sri Lanka costs anywhere from 450,000 LKR to 1,350,000 LKR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Colombo

Salary comparison by gender Sri Lanka Engineering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Engineering in Sri Lanka, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
79,100 LKR
Female-9%
71,700 LKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Sri Lanka for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Sri Lanka
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Colombo

How much are annual salary increments in Colombo for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in Sri Lanka are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sri Lanka Engineering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Sri Lanka / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sri Lanka
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Sri Lanka is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Engineering / Sri Lanka

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sri Lanka Engineering
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Colombo


520 LKR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Colombo is 520 LKR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Colombo is 160 LKR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Colombo90,100 LKR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Sri Lanka is 8% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
86,300 LKR
Public Sector+8%
92,900 LKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Engineering in Colombo?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 84,100 LKR and 104,000 LKR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Colombo ranges from 28,500 LKR to 63,000 LKR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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