# Sri Lanka hiring trends

> 3,336 new job posts in Sri Lanka in the last 90 days from 168 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/sri-lanka/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 1,156
- New job posts, last 90 days: 3,336
- New job posts, last 12 months: 13,167
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 168
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 12%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $55,000 per year (USD; 47 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Sri Lanka last month?

1,066 new job posts in October 2026, down 17% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Sri Lanka going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were down 2% compared with the three months before (3,349 vs. 3,409).

### Which roles are most in demand in Sri Lanka?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Engineer (504), Manager (453) and Analyst (329).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Sri Lanka?

In the last 90 days: MAS Holdings (652), Hayleys (195) and John Keells Holdings PLC (153).

### How common is remote work in Sri Lanka?

12% of job posts in Sri Lanka in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Sri Lanka?

$55,000 per year (USD) across 47 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 1065 |
| 2025-12 | 824 |
| 2026-01 | 1174 |
| 2026-02 | 1062 |
| 2026-03 | 1293 |
| 2026-04 | 936 |
| 2026-05 | 1140 |
| 2026-06 | 1161 |
| 2026-07 | 1108 |
| 2026-08 | 999 |
| 2026-09 | 1284 |
| 2026-10 | 1066 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Engineer | 504 |
| Manager | 453 |
| Analyst | 329 |
| Specialist | 265 |
| Executive | 226 |
| Financial Analyst | 153 |
| Salesperson | 119 |
| Consultant | 108 |
| Recruiter | 98 |
| Administrator | 81 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| MAS Holdings | 652 |
| Hayleys | 195 |
| John Keells Holdings PLC | 153 |
| EY | 151 |
| Marriott International | 147 |
| HCL Technologies Limited | 128 |
| IFS | 105 |
| AIA | 91 |
| Brandix Apparel Limited | 91 |
| Dijital Team Pty Ltd | 82 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Apparel & Fashion | 652 |
| Business Consulting and Services | 427 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 344 |
| Hospitality | 263 |
| Software Development | 164 |
| Holding Companies | 153 |
| Professional Services | 153 |
| Financial Services | 93 |
| Retail Apparel and Fashion | 93 |
| Insurance | 91 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=LK&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.