How much does a registered nurse make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 63,660 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,529
- 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,618 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,529 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,499 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeRs 756,900
- DoctorRs 1,049,800
- Specialist doctorRs 1,264,800
- Traditional therapistRs 577,100
- Paramedical practitionersRs 822,000
- VeterinarianRs 779,700
- DentistRs 877,800
- PharmacistRs 799,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 63,660 a month, Rs 764,000 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 666,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 874,000.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $2,529 in Sri Lanka, 40.5 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a doctor?
A doctor: Rs 1,049,800 a year against Rs 764,000 for a registered nurse, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate