Average Advertising Account Manager Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Advertising Account Manager salary for 2024 in Sri Lanka and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Sri Lankan rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the LKR currency code instead of the currency symbol Rs රු.

How Much Does an Advertising Account Manager Make in Sri Lanka?

An Advertising Account Manager working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 1,306,100 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 681,900 LKR to the highest average salary of 2,003,200 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
1,306,100 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
108,841 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
681,900 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
56,825 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
2,003,200 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
166,933 LKR

These are average salaries for an Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Advertising Account Manager to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Advertising Account Manager salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Advertising Account Manager Salaries in Sri Lanka

So we've looked at the average salaries an Advertising Account Manager will earn in Sri Lanka. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Advertising Account Manager can earn between 681,900 LKR and 2,003,200 LKR on average in Sri Lanka. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka is 1,259,300 LKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,259,300 LKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,259,300 LKR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Advertising Account Manager salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 870,700 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 870,700 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 1,560,800 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,560,800 LKR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Advertising Account Manager Salary by Experience Level in Sri Lanka

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average advertising account manager salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 774,200 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Advertising Account Manager salary would increase to 1,038,700 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Advertising Account Manager, the average salary would be 1,345,400 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,632,100 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Advertising Account Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,788,300 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Advertising Account Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,870,400 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
774,200 LKR
2-5 Years +34%
1,038,700 LKR
5-10 Years +30%
1,345,400 LKR
10-15 Years +21%
1,632,100 LKR
15-20 Years +9%
1,788,300 LKR
20+ Years +5%
1,870,400 LKR

Advertising Account Manager Salary by Education Level in Sri Lanka

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka with a high school education can earn an average salary of 931,700 LKR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,065,400 LKR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,500,800 LKR.

  • Master's Degree. An Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,811,000 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
931,700 LKR
Certificate or Diploma +14%
1,065,400 LKR
Bachelor's Degree +41%
1,500,800 LKR
Master's Degree +21%
1,811,000 LKR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Sri Lanka is around 449,000 to 1,350,000 LKR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Advertising Account Manager Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Sri Lanka, a male advertising account manager will earn an average of 1,380,400 LKR, while a female advertising account manager will earn around 1,259,300 LKR.

This means that a male advertising account manager earns approximately 10% more than a female advertising account manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
1,380,400 LKR
Female -10%
1,259,300 LKR

Advertising Account Manager Average Pay Raise in Sri Lanka

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka is around 12% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Sri Lanka is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Sri Lanka for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Sri Lanka.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Advertising Account Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Sri Lanka

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Advertising Account Manager is a high bonus based job, with 77% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

23% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
77%
No Bonus
23%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Sri Lanka earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,109,200 LKR
Private Sector -8%
1,031,200 LKR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Advertising Account Manager

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Advertising Account Manager in Sri Lanka.

Job Title Category Salary
Advertising Account Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,296,900 LKR
Advertising Account Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 669,100 LKR
Advertising and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,896,700 LKR
Advertising Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 890,100 LKR
Advertising Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,811,000 LKR
Advertising Operations Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,908,800 LKR
Advertising Sales Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,955,300 LKR
Advertising Strategic Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,147,500 LKR
Advertising Team Leader Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,037,600 LKR
Animator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 816,000 LKR
Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,130,800 LKR
Art Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,136,700 LKR
Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 953,300 LKR
Artworker Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 659,200 LKR
Assistant Art Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 894,500 LKR
Audio and Video Equipment Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 645,800 LKR
Audio Engineer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 816,000 LKR
Audiosual Technician Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 679,200 LKR
Broadcast Administrator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,224,800 LKR
Catering Sales Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 731,700 LKR
Catering Trainer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 854,300 LKR
Commercial and Industrial Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 693,100 LKR
Conference Organiser Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 832,100 LKR
Content and Media Production Lead Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,273,300 LKR
CopyWriter Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 788,000 LKR
Creative Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 816,900 LKR
Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,161,000 LKR
Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 638,700 LKR
Desktop Publisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 524,400 LKR
Digital Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,182,400 LKR
Digital Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,405,700 LKR
Digital Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,380,400 LKR
Director of Events Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,825,000 LKR
Director of Graphic Design Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,004,500 LKR
Director of Social Media Marketing Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,428,800 LKR
Events and Promotions Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,728,900 LKR
Events Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,942,700 LKR
Exhibit Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 895,900 LKR
Exhibit Display Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 819,000 LKR
Exhibit Display Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,099,800 LKR
Finisher Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 572,200 LKR
Graphic Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 728,500 LKR
Graphic Design Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 790,600 LKR
Graphic Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 681,500 LKR
Graphics Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 731,700 LKR
Graphics Design Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 946,800 LKR
Group Creative Director Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,198,300 LKR
Imagery Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 628,000 LKR
Imaging Technologist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 629,800 LKR
Interaction Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 558,300 LKR
Media Analyst Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 918,600 LKR
Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,198,300 LKR
Media Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 896,700 LKR
Media Production Coordinator Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 828,400 LKR
Media Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,500,800 LKR
Media Project Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,570,900 LKR
Media Relations Representative Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,273,300 LKR
Media Sales Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,510,400 LKR
Meeting and Event Planner Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 854,300 LKR
Multimedia Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 701,400 LKR
Multimedia Specialist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 629,800 LKR
Photographer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 605,700 LKR
PPC Campaign Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,160,900 LKR
Print Production Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,198,300 LKR
Product and Brand Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,728,900 LKR
Sales Promotion Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,741,800 LKR
Search Engine Optimization Specialist (SEO) Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 761,400 LKR
Sketch Artist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 810,200 LKR
Social Media Executive Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,450,700 LKR
Social Media Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,464,200 LKR
Social Media Marketing Manager Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,487,200 LKR
Social Media Strategist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,476,700 LKR
Special Events Supervisor Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 1,074,600 LKR
Technical Typist Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 480,300 LKR
User Experience UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 751,700 LKR
UX Designer Advertising / Graphic Design / Events 664,500 LKR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Sri Lanka, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Colombo 1,476,700 LKR

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