How much does a journalist make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 57,520 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,285
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.4 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,366 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,285 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,258 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRs 660,200
- TranslatorRs 636,000
- LawyerRs 919,400
- JudgeRs 982,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 791,900
- Museum curatorRs 665,000
- LibrarianRs 686,400
- EconomistRs 841,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 57,520 a month, Rs 690,300 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 540,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 921,700.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $2,285 in Sri Lanka, 32.0 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: Rs 690,300 a year against Rs 660,200 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate