How much does a rig driller make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 53,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,108
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.3 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 116. Ukraine estimate | $2,131 |
| 117. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,108 |
| 118. Nepal estimate | $2,091 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersRs 635,200
- Stone planerRs 530,400
- Stone fabricatorRs 526,400
- Metal casterRs 559,200
- Metal filerRs 513,000
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsRs 587,000
- Photo retoucherRs 445,100
- Cure operatorRs 498,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 53,080 a month, Rs 636,900 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 553,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 747,700.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $2,108 in Sri Lanka, 27.1 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: Rs 636,900 a year against Rs 530,400 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate