How much does an economist make in Cambodia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ៛1,726,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,162
- Compared with the median pay in Cambodia
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Cambodia 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 97. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $5,190 |
| 98. Cambodia estimate | $5,162 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,959 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist៛16,700,200
- Historian៛17,467,800
- Psychologist៛18,567,400
- Social worker៛16,531,300
- Religious professionals៛14,745,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Cambodia?
The median gross salary is ៛1,726,600 a month, ៛20,719,000 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ៛16,194,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ៛26,833,000.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Cambodia or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $5,162 in Cambodia, 24.2 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: ៛20,719,000 a year against ៛16,700,200 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate