How much does a sex worker make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱12,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,650
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $2,733 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $2,650 |
| 90. Georgia estimate | $2,554 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₱174,300
- Companion₱166,500
- Embalmer₱184,300
- Animal carer₱156,800
- Driving instructor₱202,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱12,650 a month, ₱151,800 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱133,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱173,800.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $2,650 in the Philippines, 13.2 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₱174,300 a year against ₱151,800 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate