How much does a sex worker make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 15,330 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,659
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 101. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $1,693 |
| 102. Jamaica estimate | $1,659 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $1,603 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerJMD 211,300
- CompanionJMD 201,800
- EmbalmerJMD 223,400
- Animal carerJMD 190,100
- Driving instructorJMD 245,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 15,330 a month, JMD 184,000 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 162,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 210,700.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,659 in Jamaica, 21.0 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: JMD 211,300 a year against JMD 184,000 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate