September 03, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan Cabinet has greenlit the implementation of extensive salary revisions across the public sector, following recommendations from a Presidential Expert Committee led by Udaya R. Seneviratne.
This decision, aimed at rectifying long-standing pay discrepancies, will see substantial salary increases for government employees, effective from January 1, 2025.
The new pay structure introduces a minimum salary increase of 24 per cent for the lowest ranks in public service, with increments ranging up to over 50 per cent for higher-ranking professionals.
These revisions, as outlined by the President’s Media Division (PMD), are designed to bring more equitable compensation across various government roles.
For specific service categories, the following increments have been approved:
- Office Employees’ Service: Increases range from Rs.5,450 for Grade III to Rs.13,980 for Special Grade.
- Drivers’ Service: Salary boosts from Rs.6,960 in Grade III to Rs.16,340 in Special Grade.
- Samurdhi Development Officers: Enhancements of Rs.8,340 to Rs.15,685 across grades.
- Management Service Officers/Management Assistants: Increments between Rs.10,140 and Rs.17,550.
- Development Officers: Raises from Rs.12,710 in Grade III to Rs.25,150 in Grade I.
- Public Health Inspectors and Midwives: Increases between Rs.12,885 and Rs.25,275.
- Pharmacists and Radiographers: Boosts from Rs.13,280 to Rs.25,720.
- Nursing Officers: Salary hikes ranging from Rs.13,725 to Rs.26,165.
- Principal’s Service: Substantial increments from Rs.23,425 to Rs.39,595 across grades.
- Teaching Service: Raises for educators from Rs.17,480 to Rs.38,020.
- Sri Lanka Police: Significant salary boosts across ranks, from Rs.10,704 for Police Constables to Rs.23,685 for Chief Inspectors.
- Grama Niladhari: Increases from Rs.11,340 in Grade III to Rs.23,575 for Administrative GN Officers.
- Higher Administrative Roles: For roles such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Director, and others, increments range from Rs.28,885 to Rs.57,545, depending on rank.
- Doctors: Major salary hikes with Grade III doctors receiving Rs.35,560, and Specialist Doctors up to Rs.70,200.
In addition to these adjustments, it has been recommended to double the value of salary increments annually for all government employees.
This pay rise will extend beyond the central government, applying to public corporations, boards, statutory bodies, universities, and the armed forces from January 1, 2025.
