How much does a lawyer make in the Maldives?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MVR 14,630 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,420
- Compared with the median pay in the Maldives
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where the Maldives 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $11,490 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $11,420 |
| 71. Argentina estimate | $11,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeMVR 187,700
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedMVR 151,300
- Museum curatorMVR 127,000
- LibrarianMVR 131,100
- EconomistMVR 160,800
- AnthropologistMVR 129,600
- HistorianMVR 135,500
- PsychologistMVR 144,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in the Maldives?
The median gross salary is MVR 14,630 a month, MVR 175,600 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MVR 132,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MVR 240,800.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in the Maldives or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $11,420 in the Maldives, 14.0 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: MVR 187,700 a year against MVR 175,600 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate