Budget 2027: Salary increases and higher allowances for public sector employees

Executive Intelligence Dispatch
The Sri Lankan government has proposed several relief measures for public sector employees under Budget 2027, including salary increases and higher allowances.
Key Facts & Findings
- —Rs. 110 billion allocated for public sector salary increase
- —Allowance increases for various public sector groups
- —Most allowance increases to take effect in April or July 2027
“President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced the relief measures”
The budget proposals aim to alleviate the financial burden on public sector employees and boost morale.
The government will implement the final phase of the public sector salary increase in 2027 and pay the remaining portion in 2028
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