How much does a high school teacher make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 61,990 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,462
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,550 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,462 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,433 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorRs 760,000
- Vocational teacherRs 688,600
- Elementary school teacherRs 700,400
- Preschool teacherRs 590,600
- Education officerRs 697,300
- Special needs teacherRs 707,800
- Esol teacherRs 599,700
- Music teacherRs 619,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 61,990 a month, Rs 743,900 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 636,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 873,400.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $2,462 in Sri Lanka, 29.3 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: Rs 743,900 a year against Rs 688,600 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate