How much does an elementary school teacher make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 58,370 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,318
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,401 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,318 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,291 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherRs 590,600
- ProfessorRs 760,000
- Vocational teacherRs 688,600
- High school teacherRs 743,900
- Education officerRs 697,300
- Special needs teacherRs 707,800
- Esol teacherRs 599,700
- Music teacherRs 619,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 58,370 a month, Rs 700,400 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 623,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 849,400.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $2,318 in Sri Lanka, 27.6 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: Rs 700,400 a year against Rs 590,600 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate