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How much does a carpet worker make in Sri Lanka?

Rs 395,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 32,980 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,310
Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
0.8 times
Data from
2024

Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauUzbekistanKenyaSri Lanka, rank 115

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

What handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials earn in Sri Lanka
Lowest 10%: Rs 352,000Median: Rs 395,700Highest 10%: Rs 451,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$66,120
2. Belgium estimate$64,590
3. Switzerland estimate$60,440
114. Liberia estimate$1,357
115. Sri Lanka estimate$1,310
116. Côte d’Ivoire estimate$1,269
143. Kenya estimate$116
Compare handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpet worker make a month in Sri Lanka?

The median gross salary is Rs 32,980 a month, Rs 395,700 a year.

How much does a carpet worker make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 352,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 451,500.

Which country pays a carpet worker the most?

United States, with a median of $37,800 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a carpet worker make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?

In United States: $37,800 a year against $1,310 in Sri Lanka, 28.9 times more.

Who makes more, a carpet worker or a watch maker?

A watch maker: Rs 470,500 a year against Rs 395,700 for a carpet worker, 1.2 times more.

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