How much does a sex worker make in Afghanistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ؋8,849 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,382
- Compared with the median pay in Afghanistan
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Afghanistan 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 110. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,406 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,382 |
| 112. Indonesia estimate | $1,374 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer؋122,000
- Companion؋116,500
- Embalmer؋128,900
- Animal carer؋109,700
- Driving instructor؋141,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Afghanistan?
The median gross salary is ؋8,849 a month, ؋106,200 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ؋93,570 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ؋121,600.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Afghanistan or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,382 in Afghanistan, 25.2 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ؋122,000 a year against ؋106,200 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate