How much does a lawyer make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 76,610 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,043
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.9 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $3,151 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $3,043 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $3,007 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeRs 982,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 791,900
- Museum curatorRs 665,000
- LibrarianRs 686,400
- EconomistRs 841,700
- AnthropologistRs 678,400
- HistorianRs 709,600
- PsychologistRs 754,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 76,610 a month, Rs 919,400 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 691,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,260,700.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $3,043 in Sri Lanka, 52.5 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
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