Average Warehouse Worker Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker Make in Sri Lanka?

A Warehouse Worker working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 327,800 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 159,500 LKR to the highest average salary of 510,300 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
327,800 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
27,316 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
159,500 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,291 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
510,300 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
42,525 LKR

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

Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker Salaries in Sri Lanka

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Warehouse Worker can earn between 159,500 LKR and 510,300 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 Warehouse Worker in Sri Lanka is 332,100 LKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 332,100 LKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 332,100 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 Warehouse Worker salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 222,300 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 222,300 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 430,000 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 430,000 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.

Warehouse Worker 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 warehouse worker 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 Warehouse Worker in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 190,500 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Warehouse Worker salary would increase to 245,300 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Warehouse Worker, the average salary would be 339,100 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 419,400 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Warehouse Worker with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 448,500 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Warehouse Worker with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 476,600 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
190,500 LKR
2-5 Years +29%
245,300 LKR
5-10 Years +38%
339,100 LKR
10-15 Years +24%
419,400 LKR
15-20 Years +7%
448,500 LKR
20+ Years +7%
476,600 LKR

Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker in Sri Lanka with a high school education can earn an average salary of 268,900 LKR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Warehouse Worker in Sri Lanka with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 445,100 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
268,900 LKR
Certificate or Diploma +65%
445,100 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.

Warehouse Worker 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 warehouse worker will earn an average of 340,400 LKR, while a female warehouse worker will earn around 309,800 LKR.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
340,400 LKR
Female -10%
309,800 LKR

Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker in Sri Lanka is around 9% 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 = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Warehouse Worker 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%

Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker 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 Warehouse Worker

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

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 301,800 LKR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 314,500 LKR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 454,900 LKR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,130,200 LKR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 979,600 LKR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 761,400 LKR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 581,000 LKR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 674,100 LKR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 642,800 LKR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 735,200 LKR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 389,200 LKR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,306,100 LKR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 531,700 LKR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 460,500 LKR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 309,800 LKR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 1,955,300 LKR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 LKR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 286,400 LKR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 282,500 LKR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 934,900 LKR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 489,500 LKR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 340,400 LKR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 496,100 LKR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 339,100 LKR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 547,800 LKR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 313,700 LKR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 325,900 LKR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 339,100 LKR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 325,800 LKR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 305,600 LKR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 504,300 LKR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 399,900 LKR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,333,900 LKR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 999,500 LKR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 633,300 LKR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,811,000 LKR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 995,000 LKR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 397,900 LKR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,464,200 LKR
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 318,800 LKR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 539,800 LKR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 825,900 LKR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 381,800 LKR
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 314,500 LKR
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 317,700 LKR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,212,800 LKR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 344,600 LKR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 970,600 LKR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,510,400 LKR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 1,102,100 LKR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,703,200 LKR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 531,700 LKR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 394,300 LKR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 844,100 LKR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 371,100 LKR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,357,900 LKR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 878,900 LKR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,041,900 LKR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 318,800 LKR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 518,300 LKR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 965,000 LKR
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 962,300 LKR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,606,100 LKR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 803,400 LKR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,357,900 LKR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 369,900 LKR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 292,000 LKR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,065,400 LKR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 308,300 LKR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 848,200 LKR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,391,600 LKR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,632,100 LKR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 457,300 LKR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 382,600 LKR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,594,500 LKR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 1,440,700 LKR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 2,015,600 LKR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 1,023,000 LKR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 1,500,800 LKR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 1,098,200 LKR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 286,400 LKR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,846,200 LKR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 425,100 LKR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 756,700 LKR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 990,700 LKR
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 430,000 LKR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 420,100 LKR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 1,306,100 LKR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 1,067,500 LKR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,476,700 LKR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 407,300 LKR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 455,400 LKR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,487,200 LKR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 562,600 LKR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 319,600 LKR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 366,200 LKR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 283,700 LKR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 869,400 LKR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 399,900 LKR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,765,300 LKR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 731,700 LKR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 487,600 LKR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 332,100 LKR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 361,600 LKR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 563,300 LKR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 317,700 LKR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 1,125,300 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 369,900 LKR

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