How much does a deep-sea fisherman make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 37,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,485
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 141 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 | $71,520 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $71,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,280 |
| 104. Cameroon estimate | $1,486 |
| 105. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,485 |
| 106. Sudan estimate | $1,481 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $73 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Aquaculture support workerRs 473,200
- Fisheries boatmanRs 448,600
- HunterRs 452,700
- Forest rangerRs 453,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a deep-sea fisherman make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 37,380 a month, Rs 448,600 a year.
How much does a deep-sea fisherman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 379,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 534,100.
Which country pays a deep-sea fisherman the most?
United States, with a median of $59,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a deep-sea fisherman make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $59,320 a year against $1,485 in Sri Lanka, 40.0 times more.
Who makes more, a deep-sea fisherman or an aquaculture support worker?
An aquaculture support worker: Rs 473,200 a year against Rs 448,600 for a deep-sea fisherman, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate