COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has announced a pay hike for its army, navy and air force personnel ahead of presidential elections later this month.
“According to the final report of the Presidential Expert Committee, which includes recommendations for raising public service salaries and allowances effective from January 1, 2025, the basic salaries of members serving in the three armed forces will also increase,” a government statement read.
The statement in full:
The salary for Grade III Private, Ordinary Seaman and Air Craftsman, will increase by Rs 10,660, for Grade II by Rs 10,960, and for Grade I by Rs 11,260.
For positions such as Lance Corporal, Able Seaman, and Leading Air Craftsman, the basic salary will increase by Rs 11,560 for Grade III, Rs 11,860 for Grade II, and Rs 12,160 for Grade I. The basic salary for the special grade in this category will increase by Rs 12,460.
In the positions of Corporal, Leading Seaman, and Corporal, the basic salary will increase by Rs 12,460 for Grade III, Rs 12,760 for Grade II, and Rs 13,130 for Grade I. The basic salary for the special grade of this service will increase by Rs 13,500.
For the positions of Sergeant, Petty Officer, and Sergeant, the basic salary will increase by Rs 13,500 for Grade III, Rs 13,870 for Grade II, and Rs 14,240 for Grade I. The basic salary for the special grade in this category will rise by Rs 14,610.
For Staff Sergeant, Chief Petty Officer, and Flight Sergeant roles, the basic pay will be increased to Rs 14,240 for Grade III, Rs 14,610 for Grade II, and Rs 15,105 for Grade I. The basic salary of the special grade will be raised to Rs 15,600.
In the positions of Warrant Officer II, Fleet Chief Petty Officer, and Warrant Officer, the basic salary will increase by Rs 16,095 for Grade III, Rs 16,590 for Grade II, and Rs 17,085 for Grade I. The basic salary for the special grade in this category will be increased to Rs 17,580.
For Warrant Officer I, Master Chief Petty Officer and Master Warrant Officer positions, the salary will increase to Rs 19,725 for Grade III, Rs 20,385 for Grade II, and Rs 21,045 for Grade I. The basic salary for the special grade in this category will rise to Rs 21,705.
The basic salary for the Cadet position will be set at Rs 13,500, for the Mid Shipman position at Rs 13,870, and for the posts of 2nd Lieutenant (Cadet) and Pilot Officer (Cadet), the salary will increase to Rs 19,725.
The basic salary for the position of Cadet Officer is Rs 13,500, while for Middle Officer positions, it is Rs 13,870. The basic pay for the posts of 2nd Lieutenant (Cadet) and Flight Officer (Cadet) is increased to Rs 19,725.
For 2nd Lieutenant (Non-Cadet) and Pilot Officer (Non-Cadet) positions, the basic pay is set at Rs 23,025. The basic pay for Lieutenant, Sub Lieutenant, and Flying Officer positions is Rs 28,855, while the salary for the post of Quarter Master is Rs 30,220. The basic pay for Captain, Lieutenant, and Flight Lieutenant positions is increased to Rs 37,045.
The basic pay for the positions of Major, Lieutenant Commander, and Squadron Leader is raised to Rs 42,505. For Lt. Colonel, Commander, and Wing Commander roles, the basic pay is increased to Rs 44,175. The basic pay for the posts of Colonel, Captain, and Group Captain is set at Rs 58,095.
The basic pay for the positions of Brigadier, Commodore, and Air Commodore is Rs 62,555. For Major General, Rear Admiral, and Air Vice Marshal roles, the basic pay will be increased to Rs 71,000.
The basic pay for Lieutenant General, Vice Admiral, and Air Marshal positions is set at Rs 76,300, while for the highest ranks of General, Admiral, and Air Chief Marshal, the basic pay is Rs 84,700.
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