How much does a sex worker make in Lesotho?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is LSL 1,504 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $985
- Compared with the median pay in Lesotho
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Lesotho 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 |
| 123. Mali estimate | $1,051 |
| 124. Lesotho estimate | $985 |
| 125. Cameroon estimate | $971 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerLSL 20,730
- CompanionLSL 19,800
- EmbalmerLSL 21,920
- Animal carerLSL 18,650
- Driving instructorLSL 24,110
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Lesotho?
The median gross salary is LSL 1,504 a month, LSL 18,050 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around LSL 15,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than LSL 20,670.
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 Lesotho or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $985 in Lesotho, 35.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: LSL 20,730 a year against LSL 18,050 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate