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How much does a typist make in Sri Lanka?

Rs 537,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 44,820 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,780
Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
1.1 times
Data from
2024

Where Sri Lanka ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaGeorgiaNigeriaSri Lanka, rank 121

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What typists and word processing operators earn in Sri Lanka
Lowest 10%: Rs 478,600Median: Rs 537,900Highest 10%: Rs 601,400

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$74,780
2. Germany$59,530
3. Luxembourg estimate$56,570
120. Afghanistan estimate$1,788
121. Sri Lanka estimate$1,780
122. Cameroon estimate$1,738
143. Nigeria estimate$503
Compare typists and word processing operators in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a typist make a month in Sri Lanka?

The median gross salary is Rs 44,820 a month, Rs 537,900 a year.

How much does a typist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 478,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 601,400.

Which country pays a typist the most?

Germany, with a median of $59,530 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a typist make more in Sri Lanka or in United States?

In United States: $49,280 a year against $1,780 in Sri Lanka, 27.7 times more.

Who makes more, a typist or a data entry clerk?

A typist: Rs 537,900 a year against Rs 510,900 for a data entry clerk, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate