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Income Tax (PAYE) Calculator
Estimate the income tax deducted from your salary under Sri Lanka's APIT (PAYE) tables. The calculator supports variable pay and multiple jobs, and shows your monthly deduction and effective tax rate under the current tax-free threshold and slab rates.
Sri Lanka income tax (PAYE)
Slabs current as of FY 2024/25. Tax-free up to LKR 1.8M / year.
Gross annual
LKR 4,800,000
Annual tax
LKR 600,000
Avg monthly tax
LKR 50,000
Effective rate
12.50%
Net take-home
LKR 4,200,000
| Bracket | Rate | Taxed in | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1,800,000 | 0% | — | LKR 0 |
| 1,800,000–2,800,000 | 6% | LKR 1,000,000 | LKR 60,000 |
| 2,800,000–3,300,000 | 18% | LKR 500,000 | LKR 90,000 |
| 3,300,000–3,800,000 | 24% | LKR 500,000 | LKR 120,000 |
| 3,800,000–4,300,000 | 30% | LKR 500,000 | LKR 150,000 |
| 4,300,000–above | 36% | LKR 500,000 | LKR 180,000 |
Indicative only. Excludes APIT relief edge cases, withholding on interest, and surcharges. Verify with a tax advisor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tax-free threshold in Sri Lanka?
Personal relief exempts the first portion of annual income (Rs. 1.8 million as of the 2025/26 rules), with slab rates applying above it. Verify current thresholds with the Inland Revenue Department as budgets can change them.
What is the difference between PAYE and APIT?
They refer to the same mechanism: employers deduct Advance Personal Income Tax from salaries under IRD tax tables. PAYE is the older name still in common use.
I have two jobs — how is tax deducted?
Your primary employer applies the standard tax table; secondary employers deduct at rates set for secondary employment. The calculator lets you model both.
Is this an official tax computation?
No — it is an estimate for planning. Your final liability depends on IRD rules, reliefs and any other income you must declare.
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