How much does a meter reader make in Ecuador?
$4,905a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $409 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What meter readers and vending-machine collectors earn in Ecuador
Lowest 10%: $4,307Median: $4,905Highest 10%: $5,866
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 57. United Arab Emirates estimate | $5,101 |
| 58. Ecuador estimate | $4,905 |
| 59. Lebanon estimate | $4,881 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier$4,762
- Odd job persons$5,087
- Water and firewood collectors$4,827
- Gym worker$4,616
- Waste collector$5,155
- Sorter$5,169
- Street sweeper$5,069
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $409 a month, $4,905 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,307 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $5,866.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $4,905 in Ecuador, 9.7 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: $4,905 a year against $4,762 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate