The Cabinet has approved a significant increase in the minimum wages for private sector workers.
Effective 1st of April the minimum monthly wage for private sector employees will rise by Rs 9,500, from Rs 17,500 to Rs 27,000.
In addition, the minimum daily wage will increase by Rs 380, bringing it from Rs 700 to Rs 1,080, starting 1st of April.
Furthermore, starting 1st of January 2026, the minimum monthly wage will be further raised by Rs 3,000, from Rs 27,000 to Rs 30,000.
The minimum daily wage will also increase by Rs 120, from Rs 1,080 to Rs 1,200, effective from 1st of January 2026.
