How much does a mechanical engineer make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 70,450 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,798
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.7 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,897 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,798 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,765 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerRs 830,500
- Civil engineerRs 805,300
- Environment engineerRs 769,600
- Chemical engineerRs 829,200
- Mine engineerRs 891,700
- Test engineerRs 832,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 70,450 a month, Rs 845,300 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 731,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,011,600.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $109,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $2,798 in Sri Lanka, 39.3 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or a civil engineer?
A mechanical engineer: Rs 845,300 a year against Rs 805,300 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate