Average Aircraft Electrician Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician Make in Sri Lanka?

An Aircraft Electrician working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 625,000 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 307,400 LKR to the highest average salary of 975,700 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
625,000 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
52,083 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
307,400 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
25,616 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
975,700 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
81,308 LKR

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

Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician Salaries in Sri Lanka

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

Salary ranges

We already know that an Aircraft Electrician can earn between 307,400 LKR and 975,700 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 Aircraft Electrician in Sri Lanka is 639,100 LKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 639,100 LKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 639,100 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 Aircraft Electrician salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 424,900 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 424,900 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 821,500 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 821,500 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.

Aircraft Electrician 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 aircraft electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 365,400 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Aircraft Electrician salary would increase to 466,900 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Aircraft Electrician, the average salary would be 643,800 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 798,900 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Aircraft Electrician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 854,300 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Aircraft Electrician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 913,400 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
365,400 LKR
2-5 Years +29%
466,900 LKR
5-10 Years +38%
643,800 LKR
10-15 Years +24%
798,900 LKR
15-20 Years +7%
854,300 LKR
20+ Years +7%
913,400 LKR

Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician 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.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Aircraft Electrician in Sri Lanka with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 514,300 LKR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Aircraft Electrician in Sri Lanka with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 786,600 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
514,300 LKR
Bachelor's Degree +53%
786,600 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.

Aircraft Electrician 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 aircraft electrician will earn an average of 649,700 LKR, while a female aircraft electrician will earn around 589,400 LKR.

This means that a male aircraft electrician earns approximately 10% more than a female aircraft electrician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
649,700 LKR
Female -10%
589,400 LKR

Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician in Sri Lanka is around 12% every 16 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 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that an Aircraft Electrician in Sri Lanka can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% 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%

Aircraft Electrician 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 Aircraft Electrician is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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 Aircraft Electrician

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

Job Title Category Salary
Aeronautical Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,174,600 LKR
Aerospace Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,428,800 LKR
Aerospace Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,065,400 LKR
Air Crew Member Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 680,100 LKR
Air Crew Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 732,400 LKR
Air Traffic Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 639,100 LKR
Air Traffic Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,224,800 LKR
Aircraft Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 575,100 LKR
Aircraft Body Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 510,200 LKR
Aircraft Captain Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,825,000 LKR
Aircraft Electronics Techician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 615,700 LKR
Aircraft Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,179,800 LKR
Aircraft Fueler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 524,300 LKR
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,098,200 LKR
Aircraft Maintenance Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,835,700 LKR
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,212,800 LKR
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 518,900 LKR
Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 600,000 LKR
Aircraft Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,930,500 LKR
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 571,300 LKR
Aircraft Quality Assurance Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,560,800 LKR
Aircraft Rigging Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 576,500 LKR
Aircraft Service Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 543,200 LKR
Airfield Management Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,765,300 LKR
Airfield Operations Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,333,900 LKR
Airline Cabin Crew Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,099,200 LKR
Airline Copilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,296,900 LKR
Airline Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,990,300 LKR
Airlines Sales Director Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,242,500 LKR
Airlines Sales Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,967,000 LKR
Airlines Structural Assembler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 498,500 LKR
Airport Services Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 767,400 LKR
Airport Services Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,339,200 LKR
Airport Services Supervisor Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,357,900 LKR
Assistant Aircraft Mechanic Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 518,300 LKR
Aviation Analyst Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,560,800 LKR
Aviation Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,345,400 LKR
Aviation Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,435,600 LKR
Aviation Operations Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,283,600 LKR
Aviation Resources Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,076,600 LKR
Aviation Safety Assistant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 695,400 LKR
Aviation Safety Manager Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,197,700 LKR
Aviation Safety Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,187,900 LKR
Aviation Technician Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 559,000 LKR
Cargo and Freight Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 510,200 LKR
Cargo Executive Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,047,900 LKR
Chief Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 2,110,600 LKR
First Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 852,900 LKR
Fleet Controller Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,870,400 LKR
Fleet Management Officer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 752,600 LKR
Flight Attendant Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 735,500 LKR
Flight Planner Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,079,600 LKR
Flight Scheduler Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 899,100 LKR
Flight Simulation Engineer Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,085,600 LKR
Freight and Cargo Inspector Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 823,400 LKR
Helicopter Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,212,800 LKR
Loading Bridge Operator Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 500,100 LKR
Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,870,400 LKR
Ramp Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 493,000 LKR
Reservations Sales Agent Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 626,800 LKR
Safety and Quality Specialist Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,198,300 LKR
Test Pilot Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense 1,369,700 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 669,100 LKR

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