How much does a chemist make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 62,410 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,479
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,567 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,479 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,450 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistRs 890,200
- MeteorologistRs 820,300
- GeologistRs 830,300
- ActuaryRs 807,100
- ZoologistRs 766,500
- Forestry advisorRs 742,200
- Environmental protection professionalsRs 704,100
- Industrial engineerRs 830,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 62,410 a month, Rs 748,900 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 625,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 938,300.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
United States, with a median of $92,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $2,479 in Sri Lanka, 37.3 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: Rs 890,200 a year against Rs 748,900 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate