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How much does a judge make in Sri Lanka?

Rs 982,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 81,910 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,253
Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
2.0 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 $CanadaHungarySenegalNigeriaSri Lanka, rank 116

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

What judges earn in Sri Lanka
Lowest 10%: Rs 666,100Median: Rs 982,900Highest 10%: Rs 1,171,100

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Canada$153,100
2. Switzerland estimate$142,400
3. United States$139,400
115. Cameroon estimate$3,369
116. Sri Lanka estimate$3,253
117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate$3,215
144. Nigeria estimate$511
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross salary is Rs 81,910 a month, Rs 982,900 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 666,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,171,100.

Which country pays a judge the most?

Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $139,400 a year against $3,253 in Sri Lanka, 42.8 times more.

Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?

A judge: Rs 982,900 a year against Rs 919,400 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.

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