Net to Gross Calculator: Sri Lanka
Job ads and offers talk gross; your budget thinks net. This tool works backwards: tell it the take-home you want, and it solves for the gross salary that produces it under the current 2026/27 APIT rates, 8% EPF and stamp duty.
Example: to take home Rs. 200,000 a month, you need a gross of about Rs. 222,122 when the full amount is EPF eligible. The gap grows as you climb tax bands. That's why "I want 50k more in hand" usually means asking for noticeably more than 50k gross.
In the calculator, switch the salary input to "Take-home (net)" mode; it reverse-solves your gross instantly and builds the entire payslip, increment plan and bonus tax from it.
Frequently asked questions
What gross salary do I need to take home Rs. 200,000 in Sri Lanka?
To take home Rs. 200,000 a month you need a gross of about Rs. 222,122 when the full salary is EPF eligible, under the current 2026/27 APIT rates and 8% employee EPF.
How do I work out gross salary from net in Sri Lanka?
Switch the calculator to Take-home (net) mode and enter your desired net; it reverse-solves the gross needed under APIT, EPF and stamp duty, then builds the full payslip.
Take-home for: Rs. 150,000 · Rs. 200,000 · Rs. 300,000 · Rs. 500,000
Primary sources: IRD APIT tables · IRD current income-tax law · CBSL EPF rules · ETF Board rules. Estimate only; confirm unusual payments with payroll or the relevant authority.