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2026 IRD Tax Assessment
LKR 100,000 Salary Tax & Take-Home Pay in Sri Lanka
For an employee earning LKR 100,000 gross basic salary per month (or LKR 1,200,000.00 per year), your net take-home salary is LKR 92,000.00 after APIT income tax and statutory EPF/ETF deductions.
Gross MonthlyLKR 100,000.00
Monthly APIT TaxLKR 0.00
Employee EPF (8%)LKR 8,000.00
Net In-Hand PayLKR 92,000.00
Salary & Earnings Input
Instant APIT Income Tax & EPF/ETF computation (2026 IRD)
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Quick Salary Benchmarks:
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
In-Hand SalaryLKR 92,000.00
Annual Take-Home Equivalent: LKR 1,104,000.00
APIT Tax
0.00% Eff.LKR 0.00
Taxable: LKR 0.00
Employee EPF (8%)
RetirementLKR 8,000.00
Deducted from gross pay
Employer (15%)
EPF+ETFLKR 15,000.00
Total CTC: LKR 115,000.00
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 100,000.00 | LKR 0.00 |
First LKR 1,000,000 (6%) | 6% | LKR 0.00 | LKR 0.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (18%) | 18% | LKR 0.00 | LKR 0.00 |
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 0.00 | ||
Other Salary Benchmarks
LKR 100,000 / moEntry Level / Tax-FreeLKR 150,000 / moTax-Free Relief LimitLKR 200,000 / moJunior ProfessionalLKR 250,000 / moMid-Level SpecialistLKR 300,000 / moMid-Senior LevelLKR 400,000 / moSenior ProfessionalLKR 500,000 / moLead / PrincipalLKR 750,000 / moDepartment ManagerLKR 1,000,000 / moExecutive / DirectorLKR 1,500,000 / moSenior ExecutiveLKR 2,000,000 / moC-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.