How much does a housekeeper make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 26,550 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,055
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 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 | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 114. Liberia estimate | $1,062 |
| 115. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,055 |
| 116. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,022 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CleanerRs 314,600
- Garment presserRs 324,900
- Car cleanerRs 337,400
- Window washerRs 361,900
- CleanersRs 367,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 26,550 a month, Rs 318,700 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 288,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 361,200.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $35,510 a year against $1,055 in Sri Lanka, 33.7 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a car cleaner?
A car cleaner: Rs 337,400 a year against Rs 318,700 for a housekeeper, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate