Average Water Ecologist Salary in Sri Lanka for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Water Ecologist 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 Water Ecologist Make in Sri Lanka?

A Water Ecologist working in Sri Lanka will typically earn around 1,896,700 LKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 988,600 LKR to the highest average salary of 2,902,500 LKR.

Average Annual Salary
1,896,700 LKR
Average Monthly Salary
158,058 LKR

Lowest Annual Salary
988,600 LKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
82,383 LKR

Highest Annual Salary
2,902,500 LKR
Highest Monthly Salary
241,875 LKR

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

Water Ecologist 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 Water Ecologist Salaries in Sri Lanka

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Water Ecologist can earn between 988,600 LKR and 2,902,500 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 Water Ecologist in Sri Lanka is 1,825,000 LKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,825,000 LKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,825,000 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 Water Ecologist salary in Sri Lanka, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,259,300 LKR while 75% of the population earn more than 1,259,300 LKR.

75% of the population earn less than 2,266,400 LKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,266,400 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.

Water Ecologist 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 water ecologist 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 Water Ecologist in Sri Lanka that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,122,900 LKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Water Ecologist salary would increase to 1,500,800 LKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Water Ecologist, the average salary would be 1,955,300 LKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,362,300 LKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Water Ecologist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,593,900 LKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Water Ecologist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,724,700 LKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,122,900 LKR
2-5 Years +34%
1,500,800 LKR
5-10 Years +30%
1,955,300 LKR
10-15 Years +21%
2,362,300 LKR
15-20 Years +9%
2,593,900 LKR
20+ Years +5%
2,724,700 LKR

Water Ecologist 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 Water Ecologist 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.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Water Ecologist in Sri Lanka with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,450,700 LKR.

  • Master's Degree. A Water Ecologist in Sri Lanka with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,788,300 LKR.

  • PhD. A Water Ecologist in Sri Lanka with a phd education can earn an average salary of 2,868,600 LKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,450,700 LKR
Master's Degree +24%
1,788,300 LKR
PhD +60%
2,868,600 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.

Water Ecologist 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 water ecologist will earn an average of 2,015,600 LKR, while a female water ecologist will earn around 1,825,000 LKR.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sri Lanka

Male
2,015,600 LKR
Female -10%
1,825,000 LKR

Water Ecologist 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 Water Ecologist in Sri Lanka is around 13% 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 = ( 13 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Water Ecologist 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%

Water Ecologist 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 Water Ecologist is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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 3% to 5%.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 Water Ecologist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,091,600 LKR
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 1,476,700 LKR
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 2,015,600 LKR
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 1,570,900 LKR
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 1,405,700 LKR
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 721,600 LKR
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 2,423,000 LKR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,015,600 LKR
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,320,500 LKR
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,464,200 LKR
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,369,700 LKR
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 2,207,600 LKR
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 903,500 LKR
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 1,606,100 LKR
Biologist Science and Technical Services 2,254,400 LKR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 932,000 LKR
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,460,900 LKR
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 2,374,400 LKR
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,069,900 LKR
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,003,800 LKR
Chemist Science and Technical Services 2,124,400 LKR
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,980,600 LKR
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,583,700 LKR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,495,600 LKR
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,882,700 LKR
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,882,700 LKR
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,380,400 LKR
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,728,900 LKR
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,374,400 LKR
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,835,700 LKR
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 LKR
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 791,600 LKR
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,450,700 LKR
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 LKR
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 917,200 LKR
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 1,148,200 LKR
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,352,500 LKR
Geographer Science and Technical Services 1,235,600 LKR
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 790,600 LKR
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 790,300 LKR
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 983,100 LKR
Geologist Science and Technical Services 1,882,700 LKR
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 LKR
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 754,900 LKR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,765,300 LKR
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 2,533,800 LKR
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 1,476,700 LKR
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,594,500 LKR
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,369,700 LKR
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,117,800 LKR
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 985,700 LKR
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 1,570,900 LKR
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 710,500 LKR
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 1,570,900 LKR
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,057,700 LKR
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 674,100 LKR
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,594,500 LKR
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,788,300 LKR
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 1,440,700 LKR
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,693,600 LKR
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 995,000 LKR
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,003,800 LKR
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,703,200 LKR
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 1,811,000 LKR
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,423,000 LKR
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 1,668,900 LKR
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 1,668,900 LKR
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 2,460,900 LKR
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,440,700 LKR
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,320,500 LKR
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,428,800 LKR
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 2,221,600 LKR
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 2,519,500 LKR
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,921,500 LKR
Physicist Science and Technical Services 2,327,100 LKR
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,858,200 LKR
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 659,400 LKR
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,130,800 LKR
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,942,700 LKR
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,583,700 LKR
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,583,700 LKR
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,283,600 LKR
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 559,000 LKR
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,632,100 LKR
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,077,700 LKR
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 1,021,800 LKR
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 1,450,700 LKR
Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,751,700 LKR
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,059,800 LKR
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 731,700 LKR
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 1,021,800 LKR
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,896,700 LKR
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 1,655,500 LKR
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,405,700 LKR
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,021,800 LKR
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 747,400 LKR
Statistician Science and Technical Services 1,645,600 LKR
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,023,000 LKR
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 956,200 LKR
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 652,200 LKR
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 1,450,700 LKR
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 1,583,700 LKR
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 687,100 LKR
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 2,065,400 LKR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,065,400 LKR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 2,352,500 LKR
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 1,112,300 LKR
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 1,161,000 LKR
Technician Science and Technical Services 659,200 LKR
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,594,500 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 2,146,100 LKR

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