How much does an economist make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 70,140 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,786
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.7 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,885 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,786 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,753 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistRs 678,400
- HistorianRs 709,600
- PsychologistRs 754,300
- Social workerRs 671,600
- Religious professionalsRs 599,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 70,140 a month, Rs 841,700 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 657,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,090,100.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $2,786 in Sri Lanka, 44.8 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: Rs 841,700 a year against Rs 678,400 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate