How much does a sorter make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,483
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 106. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,486 |
| 107. India estimate | $1,483 |
| 108. Indonesia estimate | $1,419 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector₹128,900
- Street sweeper₹126,700
- Courier₹119,100
- Odd job persons₹127,200
- Meter reader₹122,600
- Water and firewood collectors₹120,700
- Gym worker₹115,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,770 a month, ₹129,200 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹110,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹153,100.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,483 in India, 33.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a waste collector?
A sorter: ₹129,200 a year against ₹128,900 for a waste collector, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate