2026 IRD Tax & Statutory Assessment
LKR 1,250,000 Salary Tax, EPF & ETF Breakdown in Sri Lanka
For an employee earning LKR 1,250,000 gross basic salary per month (or LKR 15,000,000.00 per year), your net take-home salary is LKR 794,000.00 after APIT income tax and employee EPF deductions.
Gross MonthlyLKR 1,250,000.00
Monthly APIT TaxLKR 356,000.00
Employee EPF (8%)LKR 100,000.00
Net In-Hand PayLKR 794,000.00
Employer Statutory Liability: EPF 12% (LKR 150,000.00) + ETF 3% (LKR 37,500.00) = LKR 187,500.00/mo
Total Cost to Company (CTC): LKR 1,437,500.00/mo
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Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
In-Hand SalaryLKR 794,000.00
Annual Take-Home Equivalent: LKR 9,528,000.00
APIT Tax
28.48% Eff.LKR 356,000.00
Taxable: LKR 1,100,000.00
Employee EPF (8%)
RetirementLKR 100,000.00
Deducted from gross pay
Employer (15%)
EPF+ETFLKR 187,500.00
Total CTC: LKR 1,437,500.00
Tax Slab Breakdown (Monthly)
Official Sri Lanka IRD Tax Brackets (2026 Assessment)
| Tax Slab | Rate | Taxable in Slab (Mo) | Tax Charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax-Free Relief | 0% | LKR 150,000.00 | LKR 0.00 |
First LKR 1,000,000 (6%) | 6% | LKR 83,333.33 | LKR 5,000.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (18%) | 18% | LKR 41,666.67 | LKR 7,500.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (24%) | 24% | LKR 41,666.67 | LKR 10,000.00 |
Next LKR 500,000 (30%) | 30% | LKR 41,666.67 | LKR 12,500.00 |
Balance above LKR 2,500,000 (36%) | 36% | LKR 891,666.67 | LKR 321,000.00 |
| Total APIT Tax Payable (Monthly): | LKR 356,000.00 | ||
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Sri Lanka Salary & APIT Tax Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about IRD APIT tax rules, EPF (8%), Employer EPF (12%), and ETF (3%).
Under the Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department (IRD) regulations for Year of Assessment 2026, the annual personal tax relief is LKR 1,800,000 (equivalent to LKR 150,000 per month). Any individual earning up to LKR 150,000 gross monthly salary pays 0% APIT tax.