How much does a soldier make in Sri Lanka?
Rs 748,900a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 62,410 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,479
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Sri Lanka
Lowest 10%: Rs 610,600Median: Rs 748,900Highest 10%: Rs 883,200
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 89. Timor-Leste estimate | $2,521 |
| 90. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,479 |
| 91. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,450 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 62,410 a month, Rs 748,900 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 610,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 883,200.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $2,479 in Sri Lanka, 31.6 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate