Average Material Tester Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Material Tester 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 Material Tester Make in Sri Lanka?

A Material Tester working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 537,300 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 263,100 LKR to the highest average salary of 836,500 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
537,300 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
44,775 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
263,100 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
21,925 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
836,500 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
69,708 LKR

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

Material Tester 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 Material Tester Salaries in Sri Lanka

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Material Tester can earn between 263,100 LKR and 836,500 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 Material Tester in Sri Lanka is 548,800 LKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 548,800 LKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 548,800 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 Material Tester salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 363,000 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 363,000 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 706,200 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 706,200 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.

Material Tester 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 material tester 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 Material Tester in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 311,700 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Material Tester salary would increase to 399,900 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Material Tester, the average salary would be 553,800 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 683,800 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Material Tester with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 733,300 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Material Tester with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 781,200 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
311,700 LKR
2-5 Years +29%
399,900 LKR
5-10 Years +38%
553,800 LKR
10-15 Years +24%
683,800 LKR
15-20 Years +7%
733,300 LKR
20+ Years +7%
781,200 LKR

Material Tester 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 Material Tester 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 Material Tester in Sri Lanka with a high school education can earn an average salary of 399,900 LKR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Material Tester in Sri Lanka with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 571,300 LKR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Material Tester in Sri Lanka with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 791,200 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
399,900 LKR
Certificate or Diploma +43%
571,300 LKR
Bachelor's Degree +38%
791,200 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.

Material Tester 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 material tester will earn an average of 559,000 LKR, while a female material tester will earn around 504,300 LKR.

This means that a male material tester earns approximately 11% more than a female material tester for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
559,000 LKR
Female -11%
504,300 LKR

Material Tester 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 Material Tester in Sri Lanka is around 9% every 19 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 = ( 9 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Material Tester in Sri Lanka can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Material Tester 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 Material Tester 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 a Material Tester

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 426,700 LKR
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 351,900 LKR
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 LKR
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 301,700 LKR
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 485,200 LKR
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,524,300 LKR
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 466,300 LKR
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 354,000 LKR
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,560,800 LKR
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 383,300 LKR
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 425,100 LKR
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,059,800 LKR
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 533,000 LKR
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 335,100 LKR
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 442,200 LKR
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 814,500 LKR
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 430,000 LKR
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 623,200 LKR
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 695,400 LKR
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 890,700 LKR
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,846,200 LKR
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 372,600 LKR
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 LKR
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,703,200 LKR
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,369,700 LKR
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 1,069,900 LKR
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,059,800 LKR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,858,200 LKR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,921,500 LKR
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 995,000 LKR
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,391,600 LKR
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 695,400 LKR
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 659,400 LKR
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,054,900 LKR
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 401,300 LKR
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 471,700 LKR
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 411,400 LKR
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 375,200 LKR
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 305,600 LKR
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 351,200 LKR
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 375,200 LKR
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 344,600 LKR
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 332,500 LKR
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 371,100 LKR
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 371,100 LKR
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 1,116,700 LKR
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 444,300 LKR
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 768,900 LKR
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 522,700 LKR
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 464,400 LKR
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 1,012,100 LKR
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 366,200 LKR
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 643,400 LKR
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 388,100 LKR
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 615,700 LKR
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 294,700 LKR
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 341,400 LKR
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 341,900 LKR
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 348,300 LKR
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 311,700 LKR
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 447,300 LKR
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 510,000 LKR
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,198,300 LKR
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 330,700 LKR
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 377,200 LKR
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 275,800 LKR
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 462,300 LKR
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 367,900 LKR
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 325,600 LKR
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 528,500 LKR
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 319,600 LKR
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 340,400 LKR
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 292,000 LKR
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 301,800 LKR
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 294,700 LKR
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 384,500 LKR
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 875,000 LKR
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,273,300 LKR
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 650,700 LKR
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 681,500 LKR
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 325,600 LKR
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 361,600 LKR
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 325,600 LKR
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 351,900 LKR
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 948,900 LKR
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 1,678,300 LKR
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 537,300 LKR
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 398,300 LKR
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 424,300 LKR
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,570,900 LKR
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,476,700 LKR
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 344,600 LKR
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 349,300 LKR
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,224,800 LKR
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 313,700 LKR
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 401,300 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 620,300 LKR

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