🇱🇰 Market Updated March 3, 2026

Government and Defence Salaries in Sri Lanka

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Sri Lanka based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
1,228,457 LKR
Highest Salary / year
1,870,400 LKR
Entry Level / year
660,500 LKR

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (LKR)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Government Affairs Director 1,870,400 LKR $6,233.8 Middle 40%
International Cooperation Specialist 1,858,200 LKR $6,193.14 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Representative 1,716,600 LKR $5,721.21 Middle 40%
Government Relations Associate 1,678,300 LKR $5,593.56 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Advisor 1,645,600 LKR $5,484.57 Middle 40%
Government Property Inspector 1,632,100 LKR $5,439.58 Middle 40%
Government Officer 1,583,700 LKR $5,278.27 Middle 40%
Electoral Project Coordinator 1,428,800 LKR $4,762.01 Middle 40%
Military Personnel 1,345,400 LKR $4,484.04 Middle 40%
Public Affairs Specialist 1,249,900 LKR $4,165.76 Middle 40%
Defense Officer 1,235,600 LKR $4,118.1 Middle 40%
VAT Fraud Investigator 1,088,600 LKR $3,628.16 Middle 40%
Federal Government Worker 1,030,200 LKR $3,433.52 Middle 40%
Armed Forces Officer 909,300 LKR $3,030.58 Middle 40%
Army Officer 903,500 LKR $3,011.25 Middle 40%
Police Constable 862,100 LKR $2,873.27 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 814,500 LKR $2,714.62 Middle 40%
Soldier 800,200 LKR $2,666.96 Middle 40%
Cartographer 744,600 LKR $2,481.66 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 739,500 LKR $2,464.66 Middle 40%
Rifleman 660,500 LKR $2,201.36 Middle 40%

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