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Colombo Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)

Colombo job market overview (June 2026)

The Colombo job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 43 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in chef and engineering, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in chef and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Colombo job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Colombo.

Top categories

  • Chef4
  • Engineering2
  • Data Engineering2
  • ML / AI Engineering2
  • Food Service2
  • QA / Test2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers4
  • Information Security Analysts1
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology20
  • Retail14
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Real Estate13
  • Financial Services8
  • Professional Services7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified40 · 93%
  • Contract3 · 7%

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