How much does a sex worker make in Nepal?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 10,620 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,219
- Compared with the median pay in Nepal
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2017
Where Nepal 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 |
| 116. Guinea estimate | $1,250 |
| 117. Nepal estimate | $1,219 |
| 118. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,192 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerRs 146,300
- CompanionRs 139,700
- EmbalmerRs 154,700
- Animal carerRs 131,700
- Driving instructorRs 170,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Nepal?
The median gross salary is Rs 10,620 a month, Rs 127,400 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 112,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 145,900.
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 Nepal or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,219 in Nepal, 28.6 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: Rs 146,300 a year against Rs 127,400 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2017. How we calculate