Hire QA and test automation engineers in Sri Lanka
You can hire QA and test automation engineers in Sri Lanka directly, through an employer of record, or as a dedicated team from a Sri Lankan company. A qa engineer in Colombo earns a median of about LKR 101,000 a month (about USD 305), and a senior qa engineer about LKR 205,000, according to self reported Glassdoor data for 2026. With statutory employer contributions that is roughly USD 4,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QA engineer | 101,000 | 305 | 4,200 |
| Senior QA engineer | 205,000 | 620 | 8,500 |
Test automation is the norm at export companies, alongside manual and exploratory testing.
Where QA and test automation engineers in Sri Lanka work today
XeynergyQA and test automation as part of full lifecycle delivery for US clients.Read the story and sources
TiqriQA within dedicated long term product teams.Read the story and sources
Dijital TeamQA specialists in a 200 person team built in two years.Read the story and sources
Sysco LABSQuality engineering as a core discipline.Read the story and sourcesHow to hire them
One to ten people
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Common questions
How much do QA and test automation engineers earn in Sri Lanka?
Self reported Glassdoor data for Colombo in 2026 shows a median of about LKR 101,000 a month (about USD 305) for a qa engineer. Export focused employers pay above the median.
Which companies employ QA and test automation engineers in Sri Lanka?
Published examples include Xeynergy, Tiqri, Dijital Team, Sysco LABS.
Do I need a local company to hire QA and test automation 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.