Enter a monthly salary and instantly see PAYE tax / APIT, employee EPF, employer EPF, employer ETF, take-home pay, and employer payroll cost.
Quick planning, rough comparisons, and checking whether your assumptions are in the right range before you rely on final quotes or advice.
Review the assumptions below, then compare with related calculators if your decision depends on rates, eligibility, or provider-specific rules.
How this calculator works
- Enter one gross monthly salary amount.
- The calculator applies the primary-employment APIT table, which is what many users still search for as PAYE tax, together with the EPF and ETF options you enable.
- You get a clean salary summary with take-home pay and total employer cost without building a full payslip.
Worked example
For a salary of LKR 180,000, the calculator shows PAYE tax / APIT, employee EPF, employer EPF, employer ETF, and estimated take-home pay instantly.
Important assumptions
- Primary-employment APIT follows the Inland Revenue Department monthly tables for year of assessment 2025-2026, effective from 2025-04-01.
- Many users still call this PAYE tax, but the current Sri Lanka employment withholding term is APIT.
- Employee EPF can be toggled at 8%, employer EPF at 12%, and employer ETF at 3%.
- The full salary amount is treated as taxable and EPF / ETF eligible in this simple calculator.
Methodology and review
Shared calculator template reviewed for formula clarity and on-page transparency.
Editorial review focuses on practical accuracy, assumptions, and user-facing clarity.
This calculator is built for fast salary planning, not as a substitute for official payroll processing.
How this calculation is produced
- This tool converts the inputs into payroll or tax estimates using the salary, deduction, and band logic defined for the calculator.
- The output is designed as a planning estimate and can differ from a real payroll result if allowances, exemptions, or employer-specific rules are different.
- Where the calculation depends on tax bands or payroll structure, the calculator assumes the published rule set already reflected in the site data.
What to verify before relying on it
- Check the current Sri Lankan tax bands, APIT guidance, and payroll rules before using the result for a formal decision.
- Review payslip structure, employer deductions, and benefit treatment if your package is not a simple salary-only case.
- Confirm final values with payroll, finance, or a qualified tax professional when the number affects contracts or compliance.
When this tool is useful
- Use this before negotiating salary, reviewing a payslip, or planning take-home pay.
- Use it when comparing gross salary, deductions, and employer-side cost together.
- Use it again whenever tax bands, allowances, or salary structure changes.
How to read the result
- Separate gross pay, employee deductions, and employer cost instead of reading only one number.
- Treat the output as a planning figure until the real payroll setup and tax method are confirmed.
- Check whether the result is monthly, annual, or both before comparing it with an offer.
Common mistakes
- Confusing annual tax, monthly withholding, and retirement deductions.
- Ignoring bonuses, allowances, or non-cash benefits that change the true package.
- Comparing two salaries without normalizing them to the same pay period.
Good next steps
- Cross-check with a related salary or tax calculator if the decision is material.
- Review the official tax band or payroll rule if your case includes exceptions.
- Use the output to plan net pay, not just headline salary.
FAQ
How do I calculate salary tax in Sri Lanka?
Enter your gross monthly salary and the calculator estimates APIT together with EPF, ETF, take-home pay, and total employer cost using the assumptions shown on the page.
Is PAYE the same as APIT in this calculator?
Many users still search for PAYE, but the current employment withholding term is APIT. This calculator models the current APIT-style salary withholding logic.
Does this simple salary calculator include EPF and ETF?
Yes. You can include or exclude employee EPF, employer EPF, and employer ETF so the result reflects the salary view you want to check.
Can I use this for take-home pay planning?
Yes. The tool is designed for quick take-home pay planning, especially when you want a simple monthly salary estimate without building a full payslip.