Journalist pay rates in Sri Lanka
Pay rates for journalists in Sri Lanka, as published by unions, governments and surveys, each quoted as printed and turned into a day's pay to compare. How the pay guide works →
Each published rate as a day's pay
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Journalism in Sri Lanka
Press freedom
134
/ 180
Difficult
In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Sri Lanka ranks 134 of 180, with a score of 40.8 out of 100. Up 5 places on the year before.
RSF World Press Freedom Index ↗By job type
Fewer than 3 figures, so this job stays as a row here.
Rates documents 2
Unions and bodies in Sri Lanka
Nearby
Lowest staff minimum in each country's agreements, as US$ a day.
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