How much does a sorter make in Brazil?
R$19,620a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,635 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,510
- Equals
- $3,511
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What refuse sorters earn in Brazil
Lowest 10%: R$16,770Median: R$19,620Highest 10%: R$23,240
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 78. Paraguay estimate | $3,597 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $3,511 |
| 80. Guatemala estimate | $3,365 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collectorR$19,570
- Street sweeperR$19,240
- CourierR$18,070
- Odd job personsR$19,310
- Meter readerR$18,620
- Water and firewood collectorsR$18,320
- Gym workerR$17,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,635 a month, R$19,620 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$16,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$23,240.
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 Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $3,511 in Brazil, 14.2 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?
A sorter: R$19,620 a year against R$18,070 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate