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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." }, { "question": "How much does an entry-level Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Sri Lanka?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "How much does a senior or executive Chartered Accountant (CA) earn in Sri Lanka?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "What is the salary outlook for a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Sri Lanka?", "answer": "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." }, { "question": "How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?", "answer": "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. 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