How much does a sex worker make in Indonesia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rp 1,814,900 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,374
- Compared with the median pay in Indonesia
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Indonesia 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 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,382 |
| 112. Indonesia estimate | $1,374 |
| 113. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $1,307 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerRp 25,011,500
- CompanionRp 23,884,600
- EmbalmerRp 26,441,700
- Animal carerRp 22,501,000
- Driving instructorRp 29,085,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Indonesia?
The median gross salary is Rp 1,814,900 a month, Rp 21,778,800 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rp 19,190,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rp 24,939,200.
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 Indonesia or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,374 in Indonesia, 25.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: Rp 25,011,500 a year against Rp 21,778,800 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate