Average Fast Food Cook Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Fast Food Cook 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 a Fast Food Cook Make in Sri Lanka?

A Fast Food Cook working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 590,200 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 272,800 LKR to the highest average salary of 939,000 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
590,200 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
49,183 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
272,800 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
22,733 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
939,000 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
78,250 LKR

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

Fast Food Cook 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 Fast Food Cook Salaries in Sri Lanka

So we've looked at the average salaries a Fast Food Cook will earn in Sri Lanka. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Fast Food Cook can earn between 272,800 LKR and 939,000 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 a Fast Food Cook 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 Fast Food Cook salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 409,000 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 409,000 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 852,900 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 852,900 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.

Fast Food Cook 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 fast food cook 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. A Fast Food Cook in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 309,800 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Fast Food Cook salary would increase to 412,000 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Fast Food Cook, the average salary would be 607,400 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 743,100 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Fast Food Cook with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 810,400 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Fast Food Cook with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 874,900 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
309,800 LKR
2-5 Years +34%
412,000 LKR
5-10 Years +48%
607,400 LKR
10-15 Years +22%
743,100 LKR
15-20 Years +9%
810,400 LKR
20+ Years +8%
874,900 LKR

Fast Food Cook 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 a Fast Food Cook 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. A Fast Food Cook in Sri Lanka with a high school education can earn an average salary of 359,900 LKR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Fast Food Cook in Sri Lanka with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 693,100 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
359,900 LKR
Certificate or Diploma +93%
693,100 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.

Fast Food Cook 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 fast food cook will earn an average of 637,500 LKR, while a female fast food cook will earn around 543,200 LKR.

This means that a male fast food cook earns approximately 17% more than a female fast food cook for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
637,500 LKR
Female -17%
543,200 LKR

Fast Food Cook 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 a Fast Food Cook in Sri Lanka is around 10% every 17 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 = ( 10 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Fast Food Cook in Sri Lanka can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Fast Food Cook 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.

A Fast Food Cook is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% 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
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 a Fast Food Cook

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Fast Food Cook in Sri Lanka.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 472,000 LKR
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 348,300 LKR
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 677,100 LKR
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,487,200 LKR
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,500,800 LKR
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,900 LKR
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 748,600 LKR
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 372,600 LKR
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 854,300 LKR
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 535,900 LKR
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 455,400 LKR
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 571,300 LKR
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 349,300 LKR
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 362,200 LKR
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 783,800 LKR
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 541,700 LKR
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 464,900 LKR
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 426,700 LKR
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 335,100 LKR
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 878,900 LKR
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 384,500 LKR
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 681,500 LKR
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 357,700 LKR
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 800,200 LKR
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 301,300 LKR
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 381,800 LKR
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 691,200 LKR
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 510,200 LKR
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 404,600 LKR
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,273,300 LKR
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 563,000 LKR
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 705,500 LKR
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 957,800 LKR
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,357,900 LKR
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,693,600 LKR
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,333,900 LKR
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 354,000 LKR
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,273,300 LKR
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 351,900 LKR
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 437,900 LKR
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 663,100 LKR
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 816,000 LKR
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 623,200 LKR
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 955,800 LKR
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 962,300 LKR
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 496,100 LKR
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 314,500 LKR
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 315,700 LKR
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 710,500 LKR
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 737,000 LKR
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 664,500 LKR
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 297,000 LKR
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 810,500 LKR
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 552,400 LKR
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 819,000 LKR
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 639,100 LKR
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 629,800 LKR
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,045,100 LKR
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,030,200 LKR
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,788,300 LKR
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,273,300 LKR
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,048,100 LKR
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 778,900 LKR
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 335,800 LKR
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,273,300 LKR
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,464,200 LKR
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 823,400 LKR
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 359,900 LKR
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 428,400 LKR
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 411,400 LKR
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 732,400 LKR
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,198,300 LKR
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 455,400 LKR
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 868,400 LKR
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 533,000 LKR
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,100,900 LKR
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 396,300 LKR
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 425,100 LKR
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 288,100 LKR
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,955,300 LKR
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,570,900 LKR
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,102,100 LKR
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 385,300 LKR
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 466,900 LKR
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 674,100 LKR
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 369,300 LKR
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 581,300 LKR
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 659,400 LKR
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 294,300 LKR
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,117,800 LKR
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 592,600 LKR
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 384,200 LKR
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 568,500 LKR
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 610,100 LKR
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 436,200 LKR
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,583,700 LKR
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,357,900 LKR
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 353,600 LKR
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,345,400 LKR
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,283,600 LKR
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 790,300 LKR
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 803,400 LKR
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 949,600 LKR
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 983,100 LKR
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 650,800 LKR
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 879,700 LKR
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 713,900 LKR
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,054,900 LKR
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 359,900 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 656,800 LKR

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