How much does an airline pilot make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 81,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,236
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 115. Comoros estimate | $3,295 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $3,236 |
| 117. Bangladesh estimate | $3,222 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerRs 764,400
- Ship pilotRs 717,200
- Air traffic controllerRs 957,400
- Air traffic safety technicianRs 681,900
- Wind technicianRs 585,700
- Technical aideRs 669,200
- Electrical technicianRs 701,100
- Electronics engineering technicianRs 653,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 81,470 a month, Rs 977,600 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 718,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,297,800.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $3,236 in Sri Lanka, 61.1 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
An airline pilot: Rs 977,600 a year against Rs 764,400 for a chief engineer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate