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Sri Lanka Salary & APIT Tax Calculator (2026 IRD Rules)
Personal Tax Relief is LKR 1,800,000/yr (LKR 150,000/mo) tax-free.
Salary & Earnings Input
Instant APIT Income Tax & EPF/ETF computation (2026 IRD)
LKR (Rs.)
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Quick Salary Benchmarks:
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
In-Hand SalaryLKR 222,000.00
Annual Take-Home Equivalent: LKR 2,664,000.00
APIT Tax
3.20% Eff.LKR 8,000.00
Taxable: LKR 100,000.00
Employee EPF (8%)
RetirementLKR 20,000.00
Deducted from gross pay
Employer (15%)
EPF+ETFLKR 37,500.00
Total CTC: LKR 287,500.00
Tax Slab Breakdown (Monthly)
Official Sri Lanka IRD Tax Brackets (2026 Assessment)
| Tax Slab | Rate | Taxable in Slab (Mo) | Tax Charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax-Free Relief | 0% | LKR 150,000.00 | LKR 0.00 |
First LKR 1,000,000 (6%) | 6% | LKR 83,333.33 | LKR 5,000.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (18%) | 18% | LKR 16,666.67 | LKR 3,000.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (24%) | 24% | LKR 0.00 | LKR 0.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (30%) | 30% | LKR 0.00 | LKR 0.00 |
Balance above LKR 2,500,000 (36%) | 36% | LKR 0.00 | LKR 0.00 |
| Total APIT Tax Payable (Monthly): | LKR 8,000.00 | ||
Salary Distribution
Take-home vs Deductions
Gross PayLKR 250,000.00
Take-Home88.8%
Net Take-Home Pay88.8% of gross
LKR 222,000.00
APIT Tax Deduction3.2% of gross
LKR 8,000.00
Employee EPF (8%)8.0% of gross
LKR 20,000.00
Salary Tax Breakdowns2026 IRD
Pre-calculated salary guides with exact net take-home pay:
LKR 100,000Entry Level / Tax-Free →LKR 150,000Tax-Free Relief Limit →LKR 200,000Junior Professional →LKR 250,000Mid-Level Specialist →LKR 300,000Mid-Senior Level →LKR 400,000Senior Professional →LKR 500,000Lead / Principal →LKR 750,000Department Manager →LKR 1,000,000Executive / Director →LKR 1,500,000Senior Executive →LKR 2,000,000C-Suite / VP →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka Salary & APIT Tax Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about IRD APIT tax rules, EPF (8%), Employer EPF (12%), and ETF (3%).
Under the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department (IRD) regulations for Year of Assessment 2026, the annual personal tax relief is LKR 1,800,000 (equivalent to LKR 150,000 per month). Any individual earning up to LKR 150,000 gross monthly salary pays 0% APIT tax.