How much does a sex worker make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 35,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,406
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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 |
| 109. Senegal estimate | $1,460 |
| 110. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,406 |
| 111. Afghanistan estimate | $1,382 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- AstrologerRs 487,800
- CompanionRs 465,800
- EmbalmerRs 515,700
- Animal carerRs 438,800
- Driving instructorRs 567,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 35,400 a month, Rs 424,800 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 374,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 486,400.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,406 in Sri Lanka, 24.8 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: Rs 487,800 a year against Rs 424,800 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate