The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of recommendations made by the Presidential Expert Committee, chaired by Udaya R. Seneviratne, to address salary discrepancies in the government sector. This committee was appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Effective January 1, 2025, basic salaries in the public service will see an increase of at least 24% for the lowest ranks, with overall increments ranging from 24% to over 50% across all public service professionals.
Key Salary Increases by Service and Grade:
- Office Employees’ Service: Grade III – Rs. 5,450, Grade II – Rs. 8,760, Grade I – Rs. 10,950, Special Grade – Rs. 13,980.
- Drivers’ Service: Grade III – Rs. 6,960, Grade II – Rs. 9,990, Grade I – Rs. 13,020, Special Grade – Rs. 16,340.
- Samurdhi Development Officers: Grade III – Rs. 8,340, Grade II – Rs. 11,690, Grade I – Rs. 15,685.
- Management Service Officers/Management Assistants: Grade III – Rs. 10,140, Grade II – Rs. 13,490, Grade I – Rs. 17,550.
- Development Officers: Grade III – Rs. 12,710, Grade II – Rs. 17,820, Grade I – Rs. 25,150.
- Public Health Inspectors and Midwives: Grade III – Rs. 12,885, Grade II – Rs. 17,945, Grade I – Rs. 25,275.
- Pharmacists and Radiographers: Grade III – Rs. 13,280, Grade II – Rs. 18,310, Grade I – Rs. 25,720.
- Nursing Officers: Grade III – Rs. 13,725, Grade II – Rs. 18,835, Grade I – Rs. 26,165.
- Principal’s Service: Grade III – Rs. 23,425, Grade II – Rs. 29,935, Grade I – Rs. 39,595.
- Teachers: National College of Education teachers – Rs. 17,480, Graduate teachers – Rs. 19,055, Grade II – Rs. 20,425, Grade I – Rs. 38,020.
- Police Officers: Constables – Rs. 10,704, Sergeants – Rs. 13,210, Sub-Inspectors – Rs. 14,050, Inspectors – Rs. 18,290, Chief Inspectors – Rs. 23,685.
- Grama Niladhari Officers: Grade III – Rs. 11,340, Grade II – Rs. 14,690, Grade I – Rs. 18,750, Administrative GN Officer – Rs. 23,575.
- Administrative Officers: Assistant Secretary/Director/Accountant – Rs. 28,885, Deputy Director/Commissioner – Rs. 43,865, Divisional Secretary/Director/Commissioner/Senior Assistant Secretary – Rs. 57,545.
- Doctors: Grade III – Rs. 35,560, Grade II – Rs. 39,575, Grade I – Rs. 53,075, Specialist Doctor/Additional Secretary – Rs. 70,200.
Additionally, it has been recommended that the values of all salary increments for government employees be doubled annually. The salary increases will also apply to public corporations, boards, statutory bodies, universities, and the armed forces, starting from January 1, 2025.
