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Massage Therapist Average Salary in Sri Lanka 2024

How much money does a person working as Massage Therapist make in Sri Lanka?


Average Monthly Salary
56,800 LKR
( 681,000 LKR yearly)

LOW
26,100
LKR
AVERAGE
56,800
LKR
HIGH
90,300
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 as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka typically earns around 56,800 LKR. Salaries range from 26,100 LKR (lowest) to 90,300 LKR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Massage Therapist salaries in Sri Lanka vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Massage Therapist Pay Scale and Salaries in Sri Lanka

Median and salary distribution Sri Lanka Massage Therapist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
53,900 LKR or more
10% of people earn
47,200 to 53,900 LKR
20% of people earn
32,500 LKR or less
65% of people earn
32,500 to 47,200 LKR
Minimum Salary
26,100 LKR
Median
54,300 LKR
Maximum
90,300 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 for the position Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka range from 26,100 LKR (starting salary) to 90,300 LKR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 54,300 LKR, half of the professionals who work as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka earn less than 43,700 LKR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 62,500 LKR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 32,500 LKR to 47,200 LKR. About 20% of salaries are below the 32,500 LKR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 47,200 LKR to 53,900 LKR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 53,900 LKR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Massage Therapist / Sri Lanka

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
29,700 LKR
2 - 5 Years+34%
39,600 LKR
5 - 10 Years+48%
58,500 LKR
10 - 15 Years+22%
71,400 LKR
15 - 20 Years+9%
77,800 LKR
20+ Years+8%
84,200 LKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Sri Lanka Massage Therapist
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Massage Therapist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 29,700 LKR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 39,600 LKR, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 58,500 LKR, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 71,400 LKR, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 77,800 LKR, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 84,200 LKR, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Massage Therapist / Sri Lanka

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Massage Therapist.

High School
33,800 LKR
Certificate or Diploma+57%
53,100 LKR
Bachelor's Degree+68%
89,000 LKR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Sri Lanka Massage Therapist
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Massage Therapist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: High School

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 33,800 LKR.


Level 2: Certificate or Diploma

At this level, the average salary becomes 53,100 LKR, 57% more than the previous level.


Level 3: Bachelor's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 89,000 LKR, 68% more than the previous level.



Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Massage Therapist / Sri Lanka

Salary comparison by gender Sri Lanka Massage Therapist 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? For the people who work as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 14%.

Male
52,400 LKR
Female+17%
61,200 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 / Massage Therapist / Sri Lanka

How much are annual salary increments in Sri Lanka for individuals working as Massage Therapist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

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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

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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 / Massage Therapist / Sri Lanka

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sri Lanka Massage Therapist
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44% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Massage Therapist / Sri Lanka


330 LKR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka is 330 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 as Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka is 150 LKR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Fitness / Hair / Beauty-100%
Aromatherapist99,800 LKR+76%
Art Therapist69,600 LKR+23%
Assistant Spa Manager73,200 LKR+29%
Athleisure Wear Designer65,900 LKR+16%
Ayurvedic Practitioner58,700 LKR+3%
Beauty Advisor71,700 LKR+26%
Beauty Educator85,600 LKR+51%
Beauty Shop Coordinator49,100 LKR-14%
Beauty Specialist70,500 LKR+24%
Beauty Supply Manager120,000 LKR+110%
Beauty Therapist72,900 LKR+28%
Body Positivity Coach77,700 LKR+37%
Cosmetic Sales38,700 LKR-32%
Cosmetologist62,400 LKR+10%
Day Spa Manager132,000 LKR+130%
Esthetician33,500 LKR-41%
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator75,600 LKR+33%
Fitness Instructor52,400 LKR-8%
Fitness Model80,300 LKR+41%
Green Beauty Consultant83,200 LKR+47%
Grooming Salon Manager109,000 LKR+92%
Hair Replacement Specialist116,000 LKR+100%
Hair Stylist42,300 LKR-26%
Health Coach93,900 LKR+65%
Health Educator108,000 LKR+90%
Holistic Health Coach72,100 LKR+27%
Holistic Nutritionist74,200 LKR+31%
Lash Extension Technician37,400 LKR-34%
Manicurist and Pedicurist27,200 LKR-52%
Massage Therapist56,800 LKR+0%
Masseur43,300 LKR-24%
Men Grooming Specialist44,500 LKR-22%
Men Hair Stylist39,100 LKR-31%
Microblading Specialist47,900 LKR-16%
Natural Remedy Consultant103,000 LKR+81%
Naturopath and Acupuncturist41,500 LKR-27%
Occupational Therapist60,300 LKR+6%
Occupational Therapy Assistant45,400 LKR-20%
Physical Therapy Attendant44,700 LKR-21%
Recreational Therapist57,900 LKR+2%
Salon Assistant45,000 LKR-21%
Salon Manager124,000 LKR+120%
Skincare Brand Consultant87,600 LKR+54%
Spa Manager139,000 LKR+140%
Spa Supervisor100,000 LKR+76%
Sport and Recreation Manager134,000 LKR+140%
Sustainable Fashion Consultant79,200 LKR+39%
Tattoo Artist36,300 LKR-36%
Weight Loss Consultant121,000 LKR+110%
Yoga Instructor83,200 LKR+47%
Zumba Instructor60,400 LKR+6%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Colombo63,600 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 for the job title Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 54,300 LKR and 62,500 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 a careers like Massage Therapist in Sri Lanka ranges from 26,100 LKR to 43,700 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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