How much does a bus driver make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 44,220 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,756
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 116. Ukraine estimate | $1,775 |
| 117. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,756 |
| 118. Nepal estimate | $1,742 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driverRs 540,200
- Train driverRs 733,800
- SignalmanRs 640,500
- Motorcyle courierRs 464,700
- Taxi driverRs 443,500
- Farm equipment operatorRs 509,300
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsRs 578,900
- Crane operatorsRs 619,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 44,220 a month, Rs 530,600 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 446,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 607,000.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Australia, with a median of $61,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $48,860 a year against $1,756 in Sri Lanka, 27.8 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a train driver?
A train driver: Rs 733,800 a year against Rs 530,600 for a bus driver, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate