How much does a chief engineer make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 63,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,530
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 142 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 114. Comoros estimate | $2,576 |
| 115. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,530 |
| 116. Bangladesh estimate | $2,519 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotRs 717,200
- Airline pilotRs 977,600
- 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 a chief engineer make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 63,700 a month, Rs 764,400 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 592,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 901,600.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $2,530 in Sri Lanka, 43.3 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: Rs 764,400 a year against Rs 717,200 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate