How much does a dentist make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 73,150 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,905
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $185,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $127,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,400 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $3,008 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,905 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,871 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- PharmacistRs 799,800
- Public health inspectorRs 744,100
- Physical therapistRs 657,200
- DietitianRs 650,200
- Speech therapistRs 677,900
- OptometristRs 722,000
- Health professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 645,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dentist make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 73,150 a month, Rs 877,800 a year.
How much does a dentist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 650,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,115,900.
Which country pays a dentist the most?
United States, with a median of $185,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a dentist make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $185,300 a year against $2,905 in Sri Lanka, 63.8 times more.
Who makes more, a dentist or a pharmacist?
A dentist: Rs 877,800 a year against Rs 799,800 for a pharmacist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate