How much does a power plant operator make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 61,830 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $18,450
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 43. Romania estimate | $19,040 |
| 44. Uruguay estimate | $18,450 |
| 45. Costa Rica estimate | $17,970 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorUYU 637,400
- Chemical operatorUYU 720,700
- Process operatorUYU 816,900
- Metal furnace operatorUYU 664,100
- Pulp control workerUYU 571,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 61,830 a month, UYU 741,900 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 619,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 855,800.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $18,450 in Uruguay, 4.3 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: UYU 741,900 a year against UYU 637,400 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate