How much does a dental hygienist make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 44,930 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,785
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 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 | $78,950 |
| 2. United States | $74,820 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 115. Comoros estimate | $1,817 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,785 |
| 117. Bangladesh estimate | $1,777 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Health records clerkRs 594,000
- Community health workerRs 607,800
- OpticianRs 521,200
- Therapy assistantRs 466,100
- Medical assistantRs 490,900
- Quality inspectorRs 670,800
- ParamedicRs 685,600
- Health screenerRs 556,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental hygienist make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 44,930 a month, Rs 539,100 a year.
How much does a dental hygienist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 484,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 596,600.
Which country pays a dental hygienist the most?
United States, with a median of $74,820 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dental hygienist make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $74,820 a year against $1,785 in Sri Lanka, 41.9 times more.
Who makes more, a dental hygienist or a health records clerk?
A health records clerk: Rs 594,000 a year against Rs 539,100 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate