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