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How much does a sorter make in Kenya?

KES 12,920a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 1,077 a month. estimate

Equals
$127
Compared with the median pay in Kenya
0.2 times
Data from
2019

Where Kenya ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenya, rank 143

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

What refuse sorters earn in Kenya
Lowest 10%: KES 11,050Median: KES 12,920Highest 10%: KES 15,310

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
142. Burundi estimate$216
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 Kenya?

The median gross salary is KES 1,077 a month, KES 12,920 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 11,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 15,310.

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 Kenya or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $127 in Kenya, 392.1 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a waste collector?

A sorter: KES 12,920 a year against KES 12,890 for a waste collector, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate