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How much does a sorter make in the Dominican Republic?

DOP 206,800a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 17,230 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,336
Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
0.7 times
Data from
2025

Where the Dominican Republic ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaDominican Republic, rank 81

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

What refuse sorters earn in the Dominican Republic
Lowest 10%: DOP 176,800Median: DOP 206,800Highest 10%: DOP 245,000

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
80. Guatemala estimate$3,365
81. Dominican Republic estimate$3,336
82. Kiribati estimate$3,316
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 the Dominican Republic?

The median gross salary is DOP 17,230 a month, DOP 206,800 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 176,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 245,000.

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 the Dominican Republic or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $3,336 in the Dominican Republic, 14.9 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: DOP 206,800 a year against DOP 190,500 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

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