The following wage rates are recommended by the Sri Lanka Government Foreign Employment Authority as minimum hiring rates for Sri Lankans working abroad. These rates apply largely to Middle Eastern countries.

The Government Authority insists on food and accommodation being provided by the employer for domestic and unskilled workers. For other provision of food or food allowance and accommodation with air-conditioning is expected as benefits offered. This is however, an area for negotiation taking into consideration special circumstances which merit alternative arrangements.

For specialized skills and trades which are in high demand overseas and locally, such as positions in petroleum explorations and refinery, shipyard repair and metal fabrication, the employer will need to offer more attractive compensation benefits.

Note: following wage scales are in US Dollars