How much does a forest worker make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 32,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,286
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 113. Liberia estimate | $1,295 |
| 114. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,286 |
| 115. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,246 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsRs 343,000
- Livestock farm labourersRs 350,500
- Farm handRs 362,700
- GardenerRs 362,200
- Water-based fisheries workerRs 347,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 32,380 a month, Rs 388,500 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 348,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 434,600.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $1,286 in Sri Lanka, 35.2 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: Rs 388,500 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