How much does a ship pilot make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 59,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,374
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 115. Comoros estimate | $2,417 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,374 |
| 117. Bangladesh estimate | $2,364 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerRs 764,400
- Airline pilotRs 977,600
- Air traffic controllerRs 957,400
- Air traffic safety technicianRs 681,900
- Wind technicianRs 585,700
- Technical aideRs 669,200
- Electrical technicianRs 701,100
- Electronics engineering technicianRs 653,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 59,770 a month, Rs 717,200 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 549,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 916,400.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $2,374 in Sri Lanka, 38.9 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: Rs 764,400 a year against Rs 717,200 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate