How much does a sorter make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 32,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,283
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 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 | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 113. Liberia estimate | $1,292 |
| 114. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,283 |
| 115. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,243 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collectorRs 386,700
- Street sweeperRs 380,200
- CourierRs 357,200
- Odd job personsRs 381,500
- Meter readerRs 367,900
- Water and firewood collectorsRs 362,000
- Gym workerRs 346,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 32,310 a month, Rs 387,700 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 331,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 459,300.
Which country pays a sorter the most?
Germany, with a median of $50,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sorter make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,283 in Sri Lanka, 38.7 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?
A sorter: Rs 387,700 a year against Rs 357,200 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate