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How much does a historian make in Sri Lanka?

Rs 709,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 59,140 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,349
Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
1.4 times
Data from
2024

Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeriaSri Lanka, rank 116

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What philosophers, historians and political scientists earn in Sri Lanka
Lowest 10%: Rs 588,800Median: Rs 709,600Highest 10%: Rs 843,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$106,300
2. Switzerland estimate$102,800
3. Luxembourg estimate$84,410
115. Cameroon estimate$2,432
116. Sri Lanka estimate$2,349
117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$2,321
144. Nigeria estimate$369
Compare philosophers, historians and political scientists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a historian make a month in Sri Lanka?

The median gross salary is Rs 59,140 a month, Rs 709,600 a year.

How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 588,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 843,500.

Which country pays a historian the most?

United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a historian make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?

In United States: $106,300 a year against $2,349 in Sri Lanka, 45.3 times more.

Who makes more, a historian or an economist?

An economist: Rs 841,700 a year against Rs 709,600 for a historian, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate