How much does a construction worker make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 33,040 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,312
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 114. Liberia estimate | $1,322 |
| 115. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,312 |
| 116. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,271 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantRs 459,300
- Civils workerRs 455,500
- Picker and packerRs 330,900
- Factory labourerRs 376,100
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversRs 352,200
- Fiacre driverRs 328,000
- Warehouse workerRs 388,100
- Shelf stackerRs 313,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 33,040 a month, Rs 396,500 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 352,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 481,100.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $1,312 in Sri Lanka, 35.5 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: Rs 459,300 a year against Rs 396,500 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate