Hire cybersecurity engineers in Sri Lanka
You can hire cybersecurity engineers in Sri Lanka directly, through an employer of record, or as a dedicated team from a Sri Lankan company. A cyber security engineer in Colombo earns a median of about LKR 205,000 a month (about USD 620), according to self reported Glassdoor data for 2026. With statutory employer contributions that is roughly USD 8,500 a year at the median. Strong people at export companies earn more.
Last reviewed 10 October 2026. Dollar figures use LKR 331 per dollar.
What they earn
Median monthly pay in Colombo. Source: Glassdoor, 2026, self reported. Employer cost adds 15% statutory contributions. Full method and caveats in the salary guide.
| Role | Median LKR a month | Median USD a month | Employer cost, USD a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber security engineer | 205,000 | 620 | 8,500 |
Reported pay for security roles varies more than for any other role, from about LKR 108,000 to LKR 1.3 million a month.
Where cybersecurity engineers in Sri Lanka work today
SuperloopCybersecurity for a national telecom network.Read the story and sources
Surge GlobalCybersecurity and engineering teams deployed as far as Papua New Guinea.Read the story and sources
Dijital TeamCybersecurity experts within dedicated client teams.Read the story and sources
HealthRecon ConnectOperations run under HITRUST and SOC 1 controls.Read the story and sourcesHow to hire them
One to ten people
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Common questions
How much do cybersecurity engineers earn in Sri Lanka?
Self reported Glassdoor data for Colombo in 2026 shows a median of about LKR 205,000 a month (about USD 620) for a cyber security engineer. Export focused employers pay above the median.
Which companies employ cybersecurity engineers in Sri Lanka?
Published examples include Superloop, Surge Global, Dijital Team, HealthRecon Connect.
Do I need a local company to hire cybersecurity engineers in Sri Lanka?
No. You can hire through an employer of record, contract individuals, or take a dedicated team from a Sri Lankan company. Your own entity makes sense once the team passes a few dozen people.