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How much does a construction worker make in Nepal?

Rs 160,800a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 13,400 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,539
Compared with the median pay in Nepal
0.9 times
Data from
2017

Where Nepal ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauKenyaNepal, rank 106

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

What building construction labourers earn in Nepal
Lowest 10%: Rs 143,100Median: Rs 160,800Highest 10%: Rs 195,100

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$66,190
2. Iceland estimate$65,880
3. Australia$56,950
105. Armenia estimate$1,780
106. Nepal estimate$1,539
107. Timor-Leste estimate$1,520
144. Kenya estimate$130
Compare building construction labourers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a construction worker make a month in Nepal?

The median gross salary is Rs 13,400 a month, Rs 160,800 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 143,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 195,100.

Which country pays a construction worker the most?

Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a construction worker make more in Nepal or in United States?

In United States: $46,580 a year against $1,539 in Nepal, 30.3 times more.

Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?

A mining assistant: Rs 186,300 a year against Rs 160,800 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate