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How much does a sorter make in Colombia?

COP 18,092,500a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,507,700 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,464
Compared with the median pay in Colombia
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where Colombia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaColombia, rank 66

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What refuse sorters earn in Colombia
Lowest 10%: COP 15,469,400Median: COP 18,092,500Highest 10%: COP 21,433,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
65. Malaysia estimate$4,513
66. Colombia estimate$4,464
67. Mexico estimate$4,407
143. Kenya estimate$127
Compare refuse sorters in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sorter make a month in Colombia?

The median gross salary is COP 1,507,700 a month, COP 18,092,500 a year.

How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,469,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 21,433,200.

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 Colombia or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,464 in Colombia, 11.1 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: COP 18,092,500 a year against COP 16,667,900 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate