How much does a sorter make in Ecuador?
$5,169a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $431 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 Ecuador
Lowest 10%: $4,420Median: $5,169Highest 10%: $6,124
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 56. United Arab Emirates estimate | $5,375 |
| 57. Ecuador estimate | $5,169 |
| 58. Lebanon estimate | $5,144 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector$5,155
- Street sweeper$5,069
- Courier$4,762
- Odd job persons$5,087
- Meter reader$4,905
- Water and firewood collectors$4,827
- Gym worker$4,616
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $431 a month, $5,169 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,124.
Which country pays a sorter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,730 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sorter make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $5,169 in Ecuador, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a waste collector?
A sorter: $5,169 a year against $5,155 for a waste collector, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate