How much does a sorter make in El Salvador?
$4,200a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $350 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador 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 El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $3,591Median: $4,200Highest 10%: $4,976
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 71. Russia estimate | $4,275 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $4,200 |
| 73. Argentina estimate | $4,166 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector$4,189
- Street sweeper$4,119
- Courier$3,869
- Odd job persons$4,133
- Meter reader$3,986
- Water and firewood collectors$3,922
- Gym worker$3,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $350 a month, $4,200 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $3,591 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $4,976.
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 El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,200 in El Salvador, 11.8 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?
A sorter: $4,200 a year against $3,869 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate