How much does a sex worker make in Eswatini?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SZL 2,692 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,806
- Compared with the median pay in Eswatini
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Eswatini 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 |
| 99. Armenia estimate | $1,815 |
| 100. Eswatini estimate | $1,806 |
| 101. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,693 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerSZL 37,090
- CompanionSZL 35,420
- EmbalmerSZL 39,210
- Animal carerSZL 33,370
- Driving instructorSZL 43,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Eswatini?
The median gross salary is SZL 2,692 a month, SZL 32,300 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around SZL 28,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SZL 36,990.
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 Eswatini or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,806 in Eswatini, 19.3 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: SZL 37,090 a year against SZL 32,300 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate