How much does a meter reader make in Timor-Leste?
$1,410a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $118 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Timor-Leste
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste
Lowest 10%: $1,238Median: $1,410Highest 10%: $1,686
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 106. Nepal estimate | $1,428 |
| 107. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,410 |
| 108. India estimate | $1,407 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier$1,369
- Odd job persons$1,463
- Water and firewood collectors$1,388
- Gym worker$1,327
- Waste collector$1,482
- Sorter$1,486
- Street sweeper$1,457
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Timor-Leste?
The median gross salary is $118 a month, $1,410 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $1,238 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $1,686.
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 Timor-Leste or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $1,410 in Timor-Leste, 33.9 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: $1,410 a year against $1,369 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate