Minimum Wage – Hotel and Catering Trade

The current minimum wage in Sri Lanka is LKR16,000.00 per month in 2021. It became valid on August 16, 2021.
  • Valid in April 2024
  • The amounts are in Sri Lanka Rupee (₨).

Job type

Per month
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 1st year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,000.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 2nd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,100.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 3rd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,200.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 4th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,300.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 5th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,400.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 6th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,500.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 7th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,600.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 8th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,700.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 9th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,800.00
Grade I: Assistant Room Boy, Cloak Room Attendant, Cloak Room Nanny, Bed Room Labourers, Cleaners, Lounge Labourers, Bed Room (conservancy) Labourers, conservancy Labourers, Office Boy, Office Labourers, Store Labourers, Cycle Orderly, Kitchen Cleaner, Kitchen Helpers, Dish Washers, Kitchen Labourers, Porter, Pantry Boy, Helper, Plate Room Boy, Glass Room Boy, Silver Room Boy, Bar Labourers, Utility Workers, Garden Labourers/Helper, Unskilled (Maintenance) Labourers - 10th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,900.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 1st year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,420.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 2nd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,545.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 3rd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,670.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 4th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,795.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 5th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,920.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 6th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,045.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 7th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,170.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 8th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,295.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 9th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,420.00
Grade II: Room Boy, Housemen, Room Maid, Linen Room Attendant, Room Nanny, Peons, Messenger, Checkers, Bell Boy, Page Boy, Lift Boy, Doorman, Baggage Lift Operators, Pass Lift Operators, Assistant Waiter, Assistant Steward, Bus Boy, Assistant Bar Tender, Assistant Barman, Billiard Marker, Life Guard, Laundry Assistant, Gardener, Pool Attendant, Semi-skilled Maintenance Labourer - 10th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,545.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 1st year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,840.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 2nd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR10,990.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 3rd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,140.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 4th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,290.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 5th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,440.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 6th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,590.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 7th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,740.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 8th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,890.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 9th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,040.00
Grade III: Seamstress, Tailors, Masseurs, Clerk Grade III, Stores Assistant, Drivers, Bar Cashiers, Bill Clerk, General Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Snack Bar Cook, Sweet Maker, Assistant Cook, 3rd Kitchen Commis, Assistant Baker, pantry men, Cook Grade III, Assistant Bell Captain, Hall Porter, Waiter, Barman, Steward, Bar Waiter, Bar Steward, Security Guard, Head Gardener, Skilled Maintenance Labourer, Bar Tender - 10th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,190.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 1st year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,260.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 2nd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,435.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 3rd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,610.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 4th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,785.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 5th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,960.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 6th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,135.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 7th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,310.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 8th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,485.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 9th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,660.00
Grade IV: Health Club Receptionist, Clerk Grade II, Assistant Store-Keeper, Stores Clerk, Assistant Night Auditor, Time Keeper, Caudex Assistant Accounts Clerk, Assistant Book Keeper, Cost Clerk, Credit Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Wages Clerk, Typist, Cashier, General Assistant, Personnel Assistant, Assistant Head Cook, 2nd Kitchen Commis, Baker, Section Head Cook, Cook Grade II, Telephone Operator, Receptionist, Bell Captain, Head Porter, Room Service Order Taker, Butler, Head Barman, Head Bar Keeper, Head Waiter, Head Steward, Captain Hostess, Head Pantry man, Tea Maker, Security Leader, Senior Laundry Assistant - 10th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,835.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 1st year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,680.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 2nd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR11,880.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 3rd year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,080.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 4th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,280.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 5th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,480.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 6th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,680.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 7th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR12,880.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 8th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR13,080.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 9th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR13,280.00
Grade V: Floor Supervisor, Linen Room Supervisor, Nurses, Assistant House Keeper, Clerk Grade I, Store-Keeper, Head Accounts Clerk, Shroff, Book-Keeper, Night Auditor, Income Auditor, Stenographer, Chief Clerk, Chief Cashier, Auditor, Purchasing Assistant, Chief Time-Keeper, Kitchen Steward Supervisor, First Kitchen Commis, Head Cook, Staff Cook, Restaurant Cook, Front Office Clerk, Airport Representative, Head Receptionist, Chief Telex Operator, Chief Telephone Operator, Reservation Clerk, Supervisor, Disc-Jockey Manager, Security Shift Leader, Garden Supervisor, Engineering Charge Hand, Swimming Pool Supervisors - 10th year
Minimum wage with effect from August 1, 2018. Information last updated on this page 11/25/23
LKR13,480.00

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

Bonuses e.g. project, attendance, festival would vary from company to company.

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

According to legislation to be presented in Parliament shortly, the national minimum monthly wage for all workers in any industry or service will be Rs. 10,000, while the national minimum daily wage of a worker will be Rs. 400. Once the law is enacted, it will be mandatory for employers in all industry or service to pay the national minimum wage which should be the wage of a worker after deduction of all contributions of whatsoever nature. The law will come into operation with retrospective effect from January 1, 2016.

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