How much does a tailor make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 28,650 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,138
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 115. Liberia estimate | $1,179 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,138 |
| 117. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,102 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutterRs 372,000
- EmbroidererRs 397,200
- UpholstererRs 400,200
- TannerRs 416,900
- ShoemakerRs 388,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 28,650 a month, Rs 343,800 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 301,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 407,500.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
United States, with a median of $41,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $1,138 in Sri Lanka, 36.6 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: Rs 372,000 a year against Rs 343,800 for a tailor, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate