How much does a doctor make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 87,480 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,475
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 2.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $3,598 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $3,475 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $3,434 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctorRs 1,264,800
- Registered nurseRs 764,000
- MidwifeRs 756,900
- Traditional therapistRs 577,100
- Paramedical practitionersRs 822,000
- VeterinarianRs 779,700
- DentistRs 877,800
- PharmacistRs 799,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 87,480 a month, Rs 1,049,800 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 639,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,295,800.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $3,475 in Sri Lanka, 77.0 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: Rs 1,264,800 a year against Rs 1,049,800 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate