Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the science and technical services sector across Sri Lanka based on real-time market data.
| Job Title | Salary / year (LKR) | Salary / year (USD) | National Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Technical Lead | 2,533,800 LKR | $8,444.83 | Middle 40% |
| Nuclear Engineer | 2,519,500 LKR | $8,397.17 | Middle 40% |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist | 2,495,600 LKR | $8,317.51 | Middle 40% |
| Biomedical Scientist | 2,460,900 LKR | $8,201.86 | Middle 40% |
| Microbiologist | 2,460,900 LKR | $8,201.86 | Middle 40% |
| Astronomer | 2,423,000 LKR | $8,075.55 | Middle 40% |
| Medical Scientist | 2,423,000 LKR | $8,075.55 | Middle 40% |
| Biophysicist | 2,374,400 LKR | $7,913.57 | Middle 40% |
| DNA Analyst | 2,374,400 LKR | $7,913.57 | Middle 40% |
| Genomics Scientist | 2,352,500 LKR | $7,840.58 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Research and Development Manager | 2,352,500 LKR | $7,840.58 | Middle 40% |
| Physicist | 2,327,100 LKR | $7,755.92 | Middle 40% |
| Biologist | 2,254,400 LKR | $7,513.62 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Sciences Manager | 2,221,600 LKR | $7,404.31 | Middle 40% |
| Biochemist | 2,207,600 LKR | $7,357.65 | Middle 40% |
| Chemist | 2,124,400 LKR | $7,080.35 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Service Director | 2,065,400 LKR | $6,883.71 | Middle 40% |
| Analytical Chemist | 2,015,600 LKR | $6,717.73 | Middle 40% |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | 2,015,600 LKR | $6,717.73 | Middle 40% |
| Chief Technologist | 1,980,600 LKR | $6,601.08 | Middle 40% |
| Product Development Scientist | 1,942,700 LKR | $6,474.77 | Middle 40% |
| Physical Scientist | 1,921,500 LKR | $6,404.11 | Middle 40% |
| Social Scientist | 1,896,700 LKR | $6,321.46 | Middle 40% |
| Water Ecologist | 1,896,700 LKR | $6,321.46 | Middle 40% |
| Computer Scientist | 1,882,700 LKR | $6,274.8 | Middle 40% |
| Conservation Scientist | 1,882,700 LKR | $6,274.8 | Middle 40% |
| Geologist | 1,882,700 LKR | $6,274.8 | Middle 40% |
| Economic Development Specialist | 1,858,200 LKR | $6,193.14 | Middle 40% |
| Forensic Scientist | 1,858,200 LKR | $6,193.14 | Middle 40% |
| Geomatics Scientist | 1,858,200 LKR | $6,193.14 | Middle 40% |
| Political Scientist | 1,858,200 LKR | $6,193.14 | Middle 40% |
| Ecologist | 1,835,700 LKR | $6,118.15 | Middle 40% |
| Mathematician | 1,811,000 LKR | $6,035.83 | Middle 40% |
| Life Scientist | 1,788,300 LKR | $5,960.17 | Middle 40% |
| Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist | 1,765,300 LKR | $5,883.52 | Middle 40% |
| Scientist | 1,751,700 LKR | $5,838.19 | Middle 40% |
| Data Scientist | 1,728,900 LKR | $5,762.2 | Middle 40% |
| Materials Scientist | 1,703,200 LKR | $5,676.55 | Middle 40% |
| Marine Biologist | 1,693,600 LKR | $5,644.55 | Middle 40% |
| Metallurgist | 1,668,900 LKR | $5,562.23 | Middle 40% |
| Meteorologist | 1,668,900 LKR | $5,562.23 | Middle 40% |
| Sociologist | 1,655,500 LKR | $5,517.57 | Middle 40% |
| Statistician | 1,645,600 LKR | $5,484.57 | Middle 40% |
| Research Scientist | 1,632,100 LKR | $5,439.58 | Middle 40% |
| Biofuels Production Manager | 1,606,100 LKR | $5,352.92 | Middle 40% |
| Industrial Ecologist | 1,594,500 LKR | $5,314.26 | Middle 40% |
| Life Sciences Analyst | 1,594,500 LKR | $5,314.26 | Middle 40% |
| Wildlife Biologist | 1,594,500 LKR | $5,314.26 | Middle 40% |
| Climate Change Analyst | 1,583,700 LKR | $5,278.27 | Middle 40% |
| Quantitative Research Analyst | 1,583,700 LKR | $5,278.27 | Middle 40% |
| Quantitative Researcher | 1,583,700 LKR | $5,278.27 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Manager | 1,583,700 LKR | $5,278.27 | Middle 40% |
| Anthropologist | 1,570,900 LKR | $5,235.61 | Middle 40% |
| Lab Manager | 1,570,900 LKR | $5,235.61 | Middle 40% |
| Laboratory Manager | 1,570,900 LKR | $5,235.61 | Middle 40% |
| Algorithm Developer | 1,476,700 LKR | $4,921.65 | Middle 40% |
| Hydrologist | 1,476,700 LKR | $4,921.65 | Middle 40% |
| Behavior Intervention Specialist | 1,464,200 LKR | $4,879.99 | Middle 40% |
| Food Scientist | 1,450,700 LKR | $4,835 | Middle 40% |
| Scientific Programmer | 1,450,700 LKR | $4,835 | Middle 40% |
| Team Leader | 1,450,700 LKR | $4,835 | Middle 40% |
| Marine Architect | 1,440,700 LKR | $4,801.67 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Language Processing Researcher | 1,440,700 LKR | $4,801.67 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Resources Analyst | 1,428,800 LKR | $4,762.01 | Middle 40% |
| Archeologist | 1,405,700 LKR | $4,685.02 | Middle 40% |
| Soil Scientist | 1,405,700 LKR | $4,685.02 | Middle 40% |
| Data Science Specialist | 1,380,400 LKR | $4,600.7 | Middle 40% |
| Behavior Specialist | 1,369,700 LKR | $4,565.03 | Middle 40% |
| Intelligence Analyst | 1,369,700 LKR | $4,565.03 | Middle 40% |
| Behavior Analyst | 1,320,500 LKR | $4,401.06 | Middle 40% |
| Natural Resource Specialist | 1,320,500 LKR | $4,401.06 | Middle 40% |
| Radiation Protection Specialist | 1,283,600 LKR | $4,278.07 | Middle 40% |
| Geographer | 1,235,600 LKR | $4,118.1 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Research Coordinator | 1,161,000 LKR | $3,869.46 | Middle 40% |
| Fraud Investigator | 1,148,200 LKR | $3,826.8 | Middle 40% |
| Polysomnographic Technologist | 1,130,800 LKR | $3,768.81 | Middle 40% |
| Knowledge Management Specialist | 1,117,800 LKR | $3,725.48 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Research Associate | 1,112,300 LKR | $3,707.15 | Middle 40% |
| 3D Lab Technologist | 1,091,600 LKR | $3,638.16 | Middle 40% |
| Risk Safety Engineer | 1,077,700 LKR | $3,591.84 | Middle 40% |
| Chemical Engineer | 1,069,900 LKR | $3,565.84 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 1,065,400 LKR | $3,550.84 | Middle 40% |
| Service Engineer | 1,059,800 LKR | $3,532.18 | Middle 40% |
| Laboratory Researcher | 1,057,700 LKR | $3,525.18 | Middle 40% |
| Survey Analyst | 1,023,000 LKR | $3,409.53 | Middle 40% |
| Scientific Photographer | 1,021,800 LKR | $3,405.53 | Middle 40% |
| Social Science Research Assistant | 1,021,800 LKR | $3,405.53 | Middle 40% |
| Statistical Analyst | 1,021,800 LKR | $3,405.53 | Middle 40% |
| Chemical Technologist | 1,003,800 LKR | $3,345.54 | Middle 40% |
| Materials Analyst | 1,003,800 LKR | $3,345.54 | Middle 40% |
| Marine Superintendent | 995,000 LKR | $3,316.21 | Middle 40% |
| Lab Analyst | 985,700 LKR | $3,285.21 | Middle 40% |
| Geological Technician | 983,100 LKR | $3,276.55 | Middle 40% |
| Survey Researcher | 956,200 LKR | $3,186.89 | Middle 40% |
| Biomedical Laboratory Officer | 932,000 LKR | $3,106.24 | Middle 40% |
| Formulation Technologist | 917,200 LKR | $3,056.91 | Middle 40% |
| Biofuels Processing Technician | 903,500 LKR | $3,011.25 | Middle 40% |
| Flavourist | 791,600 LKR | $2,638.3 | Middle 40% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technician | 790,600 LKR | $2,634.97 | Middle 40% |
| Geological Data Technician | 790,300 LKR | $2,633.97 | Middle 40% |
| Geophysical Data Technician | 754,900 LKR | $2,515.98 | Middle 40% |
| Statistical Assistant | 747,400 LKR | $2,490.99 | Middle 40% |
| Service Technician | 731,700 LKR | $2,438.66 | Middle 40% |
| Assistant Breeder | 721,600 LKR | $2,405 | Middle 40% |
| Lab Technician | 710,500 LKR | $2,368 | Middle 40% |
| Technical Officer | 687,100 LKR | $2,290.02 | Middle 40% |
| Laboratory Technician | 674,100 LKR | $2,246.69 | Middle 40% |
| Polygraph Examiner | 659,400 LKR | $2,197.7 | Middle 40% |
| Technician | 659,200 LKR | $2,197.03 | Middle 40% |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | 652,200 LKR | $2,173.7 | Middle 40% |
| Refrigeration Technician | 559,000 LKR | $1,863.07 | Middle 40% |