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Country · LKR · 2026Chartered Accountant (CA) Salary in Sri Lanka
Your earning potential as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around Rs 13.8K a year — about Rs 1,152 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans Rs 7.2K at entry level to Rs 44.9K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Stable (estimate). There is limited evidence to explain the outlook for this role in this location. Local outlook evidence is limited; this estimate is a guide to potential demand, rather than a prediction of hiring or pay growth. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $13,821/year ($1,152/month) at 1 LKR/USD.
2026 estimates · Modelled benchmark; direct salary observations are limited.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | Rs 7.2K |
Rs 9K
≈ $8,983
|
Rs 10.4K | Rs 5.8K – Rs 12.5K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | Rs 11.1K |
Rs 13.8K
≈ $13,821
|
Rs 16K | Rs 8.9K – Rs 19.2K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | Rs 18.2K |
Rs 22.8K
≈ $22,804
|
Rs 26.5K | Rs 14.7K – Rs 31.7K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | Rs 31K |
Rs 38.7K
≈ $38,698
|
Rs 44.9K | Rs 24.9K – Rs 53.7K |
Five-year salary trend
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | Rs 9K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| mid | Rs 13.8K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| senior | Rs 22.8K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| executive | Rs 38.7K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
Only the top marginal rate (18.0%) is known. It is not applied flat, because that would overstate tax at lower incomes. Add verified brackets to enable a take-home estimate. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka, the median is Rs 13.8K and the 75th percentile is Rs 16K. I am targeting Rs 16.8K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Chartered Accountant (CA) salary in Sri Lanka — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of Rs 13.8K for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka, or about Rs 1,152 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from Rs 11.1K to Rs 16K, with a full P10–P90 range of Rs 8.9K to Rs 19.2K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Sri Lanka?
The entry-level band for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka centres on Rs 9K per year (P25–P75: Rs 7.2K–Rs 10.4K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Sri Lanka?
The executive band for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka has a median of Rs 38.7K per year and a P75 of Rs 44.9K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka?
The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches Rs 16.6K by 2031, about 19.9% above today before inflation and 0.7% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 50% confidence.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
- SpotSalary deterministic wage model · derived data
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