How much does a meter reader make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 30,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,218
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 144 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 | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 114. Liberia estimate | $1,226 |
| 115. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,218 |
| 116. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,180 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierRs 357,200
- Odd job personsRs 381,500
- Water and firewood collectorsRs 362,000
- Gym workerRs 346,200
- Waste collectorRs 386,700
- SorterRs 387,700
- Street sweeperRs 380,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 30,660 a month, Rs 367,900 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 323,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 439,900.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $1,218 in Sri Lanka, 39.2 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a gym worker?
A meter reader: Rs 367,900 a year against Rs 346,200 for a gym worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate