How much does a sorter make in Australia?
A$54,840a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$4,570 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,890
- Equals
- $37,680
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $38,070 |
| 10. Australia | $37,680 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $33,980 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collectorA$64,000
- Street sweeperA$51,390
- CourierA$45,670
- Odd job personsA$59,660
- Meter readerA$36,300
- Gym workerA$49,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$4,570 a month, A$54,840 a year.
Which country pays a sorter the most?
Germany, with a median of $50,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sorter make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $37,680 in Australia, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a waste collector?
A waste collector: A$64,000 a year against A$54,840 for a sorter, 1.2 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate