How much does a sex worker make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 5,309 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,666
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 77. Colombia estimate | $3,729 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $3,666 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $3,666 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerMDL 73,170
- CompanionMDL 69,870
- EmbalmerMDL 77,350
- Animal carerMDL 65,830
- Driving instructorMDL 85,090
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 5,309 a month, MDL 63,710 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 56,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 72,960.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $3,666 in Moldova, 9.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: MDL 73,170 a year against MDL 63,710 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate