How much does a sex worker make in Timor-Leste?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $133 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Timor-Leste
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Timor-Leste 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 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $1,603 |
| 104. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,593 |
| 105. Yemen estimate | $1,514 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer$1,829
- Companion$1,747
- Embalmer$1,934
- Animal carer$1,646
- Driving instructor$2,127
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Timor-Leste?
The median gross salary is $133 a month, $1,593 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $1,404 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $1,824.
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 Timor-Leste or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $1,593 in Timor-Leste, 21.9 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: $1,829 a year against $1,593 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate