How much does a farm hand make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 30,230 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,201
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,560 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,240 |
| 112. Liberia estimate | $1,209 |
| 113. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,201 |
| 114. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,163 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $119 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsRs 343,000
- Livestock farm labourersRs 350,500
- GardenerRs 362,200
- Forest workerRs 388,500
- Water-based fisheries workerRs 347,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farm hand make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 30,230 a month, Rs 362,700 a year.
How much does a farm hand make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 347,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 404,900.
Which country pays a farm hand the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $40,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a farm hand make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $35,850 a year against $1,201 in Sri Lanka, 29.9 times more.
Who makes more, a farm hand or a farm hands?
A farm hand: Rs 362,700 a year against Rs 343,000 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate