How much does a sex worker make in Malawi?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MWK 9,782 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $322
- Compared with the median pay in Malawi
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2013
Where Malawi 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 |
| 142. Burundi estimate | $333 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $322 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerMWK 134,800
- CompanionMWK 128,700
- EmbalmerMWK 142,500
- Animal carerMWK 121,300
- Driving instructorMWK 156,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Malawi?
The median gross salary is MWK 9,782 a month, MWK 117,400 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MWK 103,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MWK 134,400.
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 Malawi or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $322 in Malawi, 108.3 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: MWK 134,800 a year against MWK 117,400 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2013. How we calculate