How much does a professor make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 63,340 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,516
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 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 | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,605 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,516 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,486 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacherRs 688,600
- High school teacherRs 743,900
- Elementary school teacherRs 700,400
- Preschool teacherRs 590,600
- Education officerRs 697,300
- Special needs teacherRs 707,800
- Esol teacherRs 599,700
- Music teacherRs 619,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 63,340 a month, Rs 760,000 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 609,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,024,600.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $2,516 in Sri Lanka, 33.4 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: Rs 760,000 a year against Rs 688,600 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate