How much does a sewing machine operator make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 33,640 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,336
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 116. Ukraine estimate | $1,351 |
| 117. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,336 |
| 118. Nepal estimate | $1,325 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorRs 439,800
- Textile machine operatorRs 435,700
- Fabric dyerRs 463,600
- Hide machine operatorRs 466,600
- Gluing operatorRs 428,900
- Laundry workerRs 401,300
- Textile braiderRs 448,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 33,640 a month, Rs 403,700 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 361,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 449,000.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,336 in Sri Lanka, 27.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: Rs 439,800 a year against Rs 403,700 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate