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.
Construction Workers
| Unskilled
Labourer: Janitor |
150-175 |
| Semi-Skilled:
Assistant to Carpenter, Mason, Plumber, Electrician |
200-225 |
Skilled: Cook, Carpenter, Mason, Electrician, H/E Operator,
Plumber, Welder, Mechanic, Clerk, Store-Keeper, Concrete Finisher, Tile Layer |
250-275 |
| Senior Skilled: Above categories & Specialised Workers |
275-300 |
| Staff Personnel: Foreman, Junior Administrator, Senior Clerk
Warehouseman |
300-350 |
| Senior of the above categories & Surveyor, Draughtsman, Part
qualified or non-professionally qualified Accountant |
400-450 |
| Professional Staff personnel: Junior Engineer, Part-Qualified
Accountant, Senior Administrator |
600-650 |
| Senior Professional Staff personnel: Medical Doctor
(MBBS), Senior Engineer (B.Sc), Accountant (FCA/CIMA) |
900-1200 |
Agriculture Farm/Workers
| Labourer |
150-175 |
| Nursery/Breeding
Man |
175-200 |
| Landscape
Gardener |
200-225 |
| Farm
Vehicle Driver |
225-250 |
| Field Supervisor |
225-250 |
| Veterinary/Agriculture
Assistant |
300-350 |
| Horticulturist |
700-750 |
| Veterinary Surgeon (B V Sc) |
900-1200 |
Vehicle Maintenance Garage Worker
| Gas/Service Station Attendant |
175-200 |
| Tyre/Upholstery Repairman, Lubricator Battery
Serviceman |
200-250 |
| Auto Painter, Body Repairer |
225-250 |
| Mechanic Auto/Diesel |
275-300 |
| Manager |
500-600 |
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Hotel Workers
| Cleaner |
150-175 |
| Bell Boy, Security Guard, Valet Boy, Chauffeur, Room
Attendant, Waiter |
215-235 |
| Clerk, Telephone/Telex Operator, Storeman |
250-275 |
| Baker, Butcher |
275-300 |
| Cashier/Auditor/Accountant |
300-400 |
| Bell/Waiter Captain, Floor Maintenance Supervisor |
400-450 |
| Sectional Manager |
600-650 |
| Executive House-Keeper, F & B Manager |
700-750 |
Medical/Hospital Workers
| Janitor |
150-175 |
| Assistant Nurse |
250-300 |
| Midwife |
300-350 |
| Nurse Midwife, Lab Technician, X-Ray Technician,
Physiotherapist |
350-400 |
| Specialized Services Nurse, Senior Physiotherapist |
450-500 |
| Head Nurse |
500-550 |
| Dental Surgeon (B D S) |
750-1000 |
| Medical Officer (M B B S) |
900-1200 |
| Surgeon/Dental or Medical Specialist (Should be
FRC) |
3750-4250 |
Garment Industry Workers
| Helper |
110-125 |
| Machine Operator, Ironer |
125-150 |
| Supervisor |
200-225 |
| Designer/Pattern
maker (Junior) |
250-350 |
| Designer/Pattern maker (Senior) |
350-600 |
| Assistant Manager |
350-500 |
| Factory/Production Manager |
500-1200 |
Transport Service Workers
| Light
Vehicle Driver |
225-250 |
| Bus Driver |
250-300 |
| Heavy Vehicle Driver |
250-300 |
| Scammel/Trailer Driver |
300-350 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic |
300-350 |
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