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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Sri Lanka 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Sri Lanka?


Average Monthly Salary
61,800 LKR
( 742,000 LKR yearly)

LOW
22,700
LKR
AVERAGE
61,800
LKR
HIGH
167,000
LKR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka typically earns around 61,800 LKR. Salaries range from 22,700 LKR (lowest average) to 167,000 LKR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Sri Lanka exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager102,000 LKR
All Rounder39,400 LKR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper29,100 LKR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller56,400 LKR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director124,000 LKR
Assistant Hospitality Manager125,000 LKR
Assistant Storekeeper26,400 LKR
Assistant Tour Manager62,500 LKR
Baker and Pastrycook31,100 LKR
Bakery Manager71,300 LKR
Bakery Superintendent44,800 LKR
Banquet Captain37,900 LKR
Banquet Manager47,700 LKR
Banquet Server29,000 LKR
Bar Attendant30,100 LKR
Bar Manager65,400 LKR
Bar Supervisor45,200 LKR
Barista38,800 LKR
Bartender35,700 LKR
Bellman27,900 LKR
Beverage Manager73,200 LKR
Bistro Attendant32,100 LKR
Buffet Chef56,800 LKR
Buffet Host29,800 LKR
Buffet Manager66,800 LKR
Butcher and Slaughterer25,200 LKR
Cafeteria Assistant31,700 LKR
Cafeteria Manager57,500 LKR
Cafeteria Supervisor42,600 LKR
Cake Decorator33,800 LKR
Casino Shift Manager106,000 LKR
Chain Store Customer Support46,900 LKR
Chef58,700 LKR
Chef De Cuisine79,700 LKR
Club Manager113,000 LKR
Cluster Director141,000 LKR
Cluster Revenue Manager111,000 LKR
Cocktail Server29,600 LKR
Coffee Shop Manager106,000 LKR
Concierge29,300 LKR
Confectionery Baker36,600 LKR
Conference and Sales Coordinator55,300 LKR
Conference Services Manager68,100 LKR
Cook51,900 LKR
Corporate Sous Chef79,800 LKR
Corporate Travel Consultant80,100 LKR
Croupier41,300 LKR
Culinary Assistant26,100 LKR
Culinary Associate26,200 LKR
Culinary Tour Guide69,500 LKR
Demi Chef59,200 LKR
Dietary Aide61,500 LKR
Dining Room Supervisor55,400 LKR
Dishwasher24,900 LKR
Duty Manager67,600 LKR
Events Coordinator46,000 LKR
Executive Chef68,400 LKR
Executive Pastry Chef53,200 LKR
Fast Food Cook49,200 LKR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor52,500 LKR
Fine Dining Cook87,200 LKR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef85,800 LKR
Fleet Manager149,000 LKR
Food and Beverage Manager106,000 LKR
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst77,000 LKR
Food Consultant87,500 LKR
Food Photographer62,100 LKR
Food Policy Analyst83,600 LKR
Food Safety Auditor78,200 LKR
Food Safety Compliance Manager90,800 LKR
Food Safety Coordinator64,900 LKR
Food Server28,000 LKR
Food Service Director106,000 LKR
Food Service Manager122,000 LKR
Food Service Sales68,700 LKR
Food Service Worker29,900 LKR
Food Stylist51,100 LKR
Food Sustainability Consultant90,400 LKR
Front Desk Agent35,600 LKR
Front Desk Clerk34,200 LKR
Front Office Manager60,900 LKR
Gastronomy Consultant68,100 LKR
Guest Service Executive100,000 LKR
Guest Service Representative37,900 LKR
Head Chef 72,400 LKR
Head Concierge44,500 LKR
Hospitality Director175,000 LKR
Hospitality Technology Specialist73,700 LKR
Hostess / Host33,100 LKR
Hotel Desk Clerk35,500 LKR
Hotel Maid23,900 LKR
Hotel Manager163,000 LKR
Hotel Revenue Manager104,000 LKR
Hotel Sales Manager131,000 LKR
Hotel Service Supervisor92,000 LKR
Hotel Staff32,200 LKR
Inventory Coordinator38,900 LKR
Kitchen Manager56,100 LKR
Kitchen Staff30,900 LKR
Kitchen Supervisor48,300 LKR
Line Cook54,800 LKR
Luggage Porter24,500 LKR
Molecular Gastronomist88,600 LKR
Motel Manager93,200 LKR
Pastry Chef49,300 LKR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant31,900 LKR
Personal Chef70,100 LKR
Production Operator47,500 LKR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator51,000 LKR
Receptionist36,500 LKR
Regional Restaurant Manager132,000 LKR
Restaurant Manager113,000 LKR
Restaurant Server29,500 LKR
Room Reservations Manager112,000 LKR
Room Service Manager107,000 LKR
Sous Chef65,800 LKR
Special Events Coordinator67,100 LKR
Supervisor of Food Services79,200 LKR
Sustainable Catering Coordinator68,300 LKR
Sustainable Tourism Consultant78,600 LKR
Tour Consultant81,800 LKR
Tour Guide54,100 LKR
Tour Manager73,300 LKR
Travel Agent59,600 LKR
Travel Consultant87,900 LKR
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist69,300 LKR
Waiter / Waitress29,900 LKR
Wedding Planner89,400 LKR


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sri Lanka

Median and salary distribution Sri Lanka Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
81,200 LKR or more
10% of people earn
66,600 to 81,200 LKR
20% of people earn
34,600 LKR or less
65% of people earn
34,600 to 66,600 LKR
Minimum Salary
22,700 LKR
Median
56,500 LKR
Maximum
167,000 LKR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka range from 22,700 LKR (starting average salary) to 167,000 LKR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 56,500 LKR, implying that half of the workforce in Sri Lanka earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka earn less than 43,500 LKR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 73,100 LKR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 34,600 LKR to 66,600 LKR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 34,600 LKR mark, while 10% ranged from 66,600 LKR to 81,200 LKR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 81,200 LKR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Sri Lanka costs anywhere from 450,000 LKR to 1,350,000 LKR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Sri Lanka

Salary comparison by gender Sri Lanka Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
64,300 LKR
Female-9%
58,200 LKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Sri Lanka for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Sri Lanka

How much are annual salary increments in Sri Lanka for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sri Lanka Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Sri Lanka / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sri Lanka
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Sri Lanka is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Sri Lanka

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sri Lanka Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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73% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 27% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Sri Lanka


360 LKR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka is 360 LKR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka is 130 LKR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Colombo73,200 LKR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Sri Lanka is 8% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
86,300 LKR
Public Sector+8%
92,900 LKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 56,500 LKR and 73,100 LKR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Sri Lanka ranges from 22,700 LKR to 43,500 LKR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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