Who earns the most in Bangladesh?

TBS Report

17 September, 2025, 01:50 pm

Last modified: 21 September, 2025, 03:36 pm

Who earns the most in Bangladesh?

Average monthly income of employees in 2024

TBS Report

17 September, 2025, 01:50 pm

Last modified: 21 September, 2025, 03:36 pm

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

The latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024 reveals that salaried employees in Bangladesh earn an average monthly income of Tk15,554 across different industries. However, men earn more on average, taking home Tk16,106, while women earn Tk12,681.

Note: Occupations are classified according to the Bangladesh Standard Classification of Occupations (BSCO-2020).

Source: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

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