Average Pressure Vessel Inspector Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector Make in Sri Lanka?

A Pressure Vessel Inspector working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 453,200 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 207,700 LKR to the highest average salary of 721,600 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
453,200 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
37,766 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
207,700 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
17,308 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
721,600 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
60,133 LKR

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

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector Salaries in Sri Lanka

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pressure Vessel Inspector can earn between 207,700 LKR and 721,600 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Sri Lanka is 489,600 LKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 489,600 LKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 489,600 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 314,500 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 314,500 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 652,200 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 652,200 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.

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 pressure vessel inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 237,400 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pressure Vessel Inspector salary would increase to 313,700 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pressure Vessel Inspector, the average salary would be 466,900 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 566,900 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pressure Vessel Inspector with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 620,300 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pressure Vessel Inspector with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 672,600 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
237,400 LKR
2-5 Years +34%
313,700 LKR
5-10 Years +48%
466,900 LKR
10-15 Years +22%
566,900 LKR
15-20 Years +9%
620,300 LKR
20+ Years +8%
672,600 LKR

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector 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. A Pressure Vessel Inspector in Sri Lanka with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 273,000 LKR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Pressure Vessel Inspector in Sri Lanka with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 529,600 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
273,000 LKR
Bachelor's Degree +93%
529,600 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.

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 pressure vessel inspector will earn an average of 487,600 LKR, while a female pressure vessel inspector will earn around 419,400 LKR.

This means that a male pressure vessel inspector earns approximately 16% more than a female pressure vessel inspector for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
487,600 LKR
Female -16%
419,400 LKR

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector in Sri Lanka is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Pressure Vessel Inspector 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%

Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector 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 Pressure Vessel Inspector

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

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 934,900 LKR
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 736,700 LKR
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 1,069,800 LKR
Associate Engineer Engineering 851,200 LKR
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 590,200 LKR
Autocad Operator Engineering 596,800 LKR
Automation Engineer Engineering 1,051,400 LKR
Automation Engineer Engineering 1,088,600 LKR
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 954,900 LKR
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 899,900 LKR
BMS Engineer Engineering 931,900 LKR
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 559,000 LKR
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 998,400 LKR
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 1,012,100 LKR
CAD Designer Engineering 618,800 LKR
CAE Engineer Engineering 985,700 LKR
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 879,700 LKR
Chemical Engineer Engineering 995,000 LKR
Civil Drafter Engineering 628,000 LKR
Civil Engineer Engineering 999,500 LKR
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 1,069,900 LKR
Civil Technician Engineering 631,200 LKR
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 988,600 LKR
Communications Engineer Engineering 1,108,500 LKR
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 828,400 LKR
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 917,700 LKR
Contract Engineer Engineering 918,600 LKR
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 991,100 LKR
Controls Engineer Engineering 962,300 LKR
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 894,500 LKR
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 874,300 LKR
Design Engineer Engineering 995,000 LKR
Director of Engineering Engineering 2,086,500 LKR
Drafter Engineering 641,900 LKR
Drafting Manager Engineering 1,180,700 LKR
Drilling Engineer Engineering 948,300 LKR
Drilling Foreman Engineering 315,900 LKR
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 510,000 LKR
Electrical Engineer Engineering 1,078,200 LKR
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 1,417,600 LKR
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 1,057,100 LKR
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 518,300 LKR
Energy Engineer Engineering 1,037,600 LKR
Engine Assembler Engineering 464,900 LKR
Engineer Engineering 1,043,700 LKR
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 1,087,500 LKR
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 1,134,500 LKR
Engineering Consultant Engineering 1,283,600 LKR
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 1,487,200 LKR
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 902,100 LKR
Engineering Manager Engineering 1,369,700 LKR
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 1,333,900 LKR
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 1,693,600 LKR
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 1,122,500 LKR
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 1,134,100 LKR
Engineering Project Director Engineering 1,921,500 LKR
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 1,306,100 LKR
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 1,428,800 LKR
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 1,668,900 LKR
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 803,400 LKR
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 1,296,900 LKR
Engineering Technician Engineering 790,300 LKR
Engineering Technologist Engineering 772,700 LKR
Environmental Engineer Engineering 971,200 LKR
Equipment Engineer Engineering 908,200 LKR
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 1,320,500 LKR
Estimator Engineering 864,900 LKR
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 705,500 LKR
Fabricator Engineering 455,400 LKR
Facade Engineer Engineering 922,900 LKR
Fiber Analyst Engineering 596,800 LKR
Field Engineer Engineering 1,043,700 LKR
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 1,703,200 LKR
Fire Engineer Engineering 1,009,600 LKR
Fitter and Turner Engineering 325,800 LKR
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 1,141,000 LKR
Generation Engineer Engineering 1,041,900 LKR
Genetic Engineer Engineering 1,087,500 LKR
Geological Engineer Engineering 1,019,200 LKR
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 1,077,700 LKR
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 541,700 LKR
Highway Engineer Engineering 1,011,300 LKR
HSE Professional Engineering 945,400 LKR
HVAC Engineer Engineering 1,087,500 LKR
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 874,300 LKR
Industrial Engineer Engineering 986,700 LKR
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 948,900 LKR
Instrument Engineer Engineering 932,000 LKR
Instrument Technician Engineering 572,200 LKR
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 932,000 LKR
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 800,200 LKR
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 1,014,700 LKR
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 943,800 LKR
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 999,500 LKR
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 1,108,500 LKR
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 986,700 LKR
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 970,200 LKR
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 357,300 LKR
Maintenance Manager Engineering 986,700 LKR
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 999,500 LKR
Marine Engineer Engineering 1,043,600 LKR
Materials Engineer Engineering 925,900 LKR
Materials Researcher Engineering 922,900 LKR
Materials Technician Engineering 728,500 LKR
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 1,079,600 LKR
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 1,047,900 LKR
Mechanical Designer Engineering 852,900 LKR
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 1,009,600 LKR
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 1,333,900 LKR
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 960,900 LKR
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 1,065,400 LKR
Mining Engineer Engineering 943,800 LKR
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 1,045,100 LKR
Optical Engineer Engineering 988,600 LKR
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 518,300 LKR
PCB Assembler Engineering 352,000 LKR
Photonics Engineer Engineering 1,088,600 LKR
Photonics Technician Engineering 890,100 LKR
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 938,700 LKR
Piping Designer Engineering 559,000 LKR
Piping Engineer Engineering 946,800 LKR
Planning Engineer Engineering 1,009,200 LKR
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 1,025,100 LKR
Principal Engineer Engineering 955,800 LKR
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 962,300 LKR
Process Engineer Engineering 953,200 LKR
Process Operator Engineering 605,700 LKR
Product Development Engineer Engineering 1,007,400 LKR
Product Development Technician Engineering 736,700 LKR
Product Engineer Engineering 1,009,200 LKR
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 934,900 LKR
Production Engineer Engineering 995,000 LKR
Project Engineer Engineering 1,032,400 LKR
Proposal Manager Engineering 1,283,600 LKR
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 925,900 LKR
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 970,600 LKR
Rail Engineer Engineering 990,700 LKR
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 1,122,300 LKR
Robotics Engineer Engineering 1,099,200 LKR
Robotics Technician Engineering 799,300 LKR
Safety Engineer Engineering 986,700 LKR
Safety Inspector Engineering 790,300 LKR
Safety Manager Engineering 1,122,900 LKR
Safety Officer Engineering 492,700 LKR
Sales Engineer Engineering 1,104,400 LKR
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 938,700 LKR
Service Engineer Engineering 1,059,800 LKR
Solar Engineer Engineering 1,021,800 LKR
Staff Engineer Engineering 991,100 LKR
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 948,300 LKR
Stationary Engineer Engineering 882,400 LKR
Stress Engineer Engineering 894,500 LKR
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 946,800 LKR
Structural Designer Engineering 844,100 LKR
Structural Engineer Engineering 948,300 LKR
Structural Technician Engineering 623,700 LKR
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 964,000 LKR
Surveyor Engineering 756,700 LKR
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 510,200 LKR
Technical Assistant Engineering 518,300 LKR
Technical Engineer Engineering 858,400 LKR
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 828,400 LKR
Tender Engineer Engineering 908,200 LKR
Test Development Engineer Engineering 938,100 LKR
Test Engineer Engineering 1,011,500 LKR
Transportation Engineer Engineering 938,700 LKR
Validation Engineer Engineering 893,500 LKR
Verification Engineer Engineering 954,900 LKR
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 1,015,500 LKR
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 979,600 LKR
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 1,283,600 LKR
Work Planner Engineering 674,100 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 507,300 LKR

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