How much does a translator make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 53,000 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,105
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.3 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 115. Cameroon estimate | $2,180 |
| 116. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,105 |
| 117. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,081 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerRs 660,200
- JournalistRs 690,300
- LawyerRs 919,400
- JudgeRs 982,900
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 791,900
- Museum curatorRs 665,000
- LibrarianRs 686,400
- EconomistRs 841,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 53,000 a month, Rs 636,000 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 528,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 781,100.
Which country pays a translator the most?
United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $2,105 in Sri Lanka, 33.7 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A medical writer: Rs 660,200 a year against Rs 636,000 for a translator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate