How much does a social worker make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 55,970 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,223
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.4 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,302 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,223 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,197 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistRs 841,700
- AnthropologistRs 678,400
- HistorianRs 709,600
- PsychologistRs 754,300
- Religious professionalsRs 599,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 55,970 a month, Rs 671,600 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 578,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 812,400.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $2,223 in Sri Lanka, 27.5 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: Rs 841,700 a year against Rs 671,600 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate