How much does an aid worker make in Afghanistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ؋12,110 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,891
- Compared with the median pay in Afghanistan
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Afghanistan ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $77,870 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $70,330 |
| 110. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,924 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,891 |
| 112. Indonesia estimate | $1,879 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $426 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter؋170,100
- Police officer؋172,700
- Correctional officer؋153,800
- Security guard؋128,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aid worker make a month in Afghanistan?
The median gross salary is ؋12,110 a month, ؋145,300 a year.
How much does an aid worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ؋129,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ؋170,500.
Which country pays an aid worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $62,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aid worker make more in Afghanistan or in United States?
In United States: $42,230 a year against $1,891 in Afghanistan, 22.3 times more.
Who makes more, an aid worker or a firefighter?
A firefighter: ؋170,100 a year against ؋145,300 for an aid worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate