How much does a market trader make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 40,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,603
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 142 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 | $65,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $58,600 |
| 107. Senegal estimate | $1,664 |
| 108. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,603 |
| 109. Afghanistan estimate | $1,576 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $355 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Food stall holderRs 433,200
- Shop keeperRs 640,300
- Retail store supervisorRs 533,700
- Retail sales associateRs 470,000
- CashierRs 392,400
- Runway modelRs 423,800
- Promotions demonstratorRs 415,000
- Door to door sellerRs 482,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a market trader make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 40,350 a month, Rs 484,200 a year.
How much does a market trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 437,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 528,400.
Which country pays a market trader the most?
Germany, with a median of $45,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a market trader make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $41,380 a year against $1,603 in Sri Lanka, 25.8 times more.
Who makes more, a market trader or a food stall holder?
A market trader: Rs 484,200 a year against Rs 433,200 for a food stall holder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate