How much does a cook make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 36,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,460
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.9 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,516 |
| 110. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,460 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,436 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantRs 529,400
- Rail conductorRs 497,000
- GuideRs 466,000
- WaiterRs 400,200
- BartenderRs 419,100
- HairdresserRs 412,600
- BeauticianRs 413,200
- Household managerRs 477,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 36,770 a month, Rs 441,200 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 391,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 496,800.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $1,460 in Sri Lanka, 26.7 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: Rs 529,400 a year against Rs 441,200 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate