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How much does an anthropologist make in Sri Lanka?

Rs 678,400a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 56,540 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,246
Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
1.4 times
Data from
2024

Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaSri Lanka, rank 116

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals earn in Sri Lanka
Lowest 10%: Rs 577,700Median: Rs 678,400Highest 10%: Rs 803,000

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$98,300
2. Luxembourg estimate$80,700
3. United States$80,530
115. Cameroon estimate$2,325
116. Sri Lanka estimate$2,246
117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$2,219
144. Nigeria estimate$353
Compare sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an anthropologist make a month in Sri Lanka?

The median gross salary is Rs 56,540 a month, Rs 678,400 a year.

How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 577,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 803,000.

Which country pays an anthropologist the most?

United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an anthropologist make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?

In United States: $80,530 a year against $2,246 in Sri Lanka, 35.9 times more.

Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?

An economist: Rs 841,700 a year against Rs 678,400 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate