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How much does a sorter make in Malaysia?

RM 18,970a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,581 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,513
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.6 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaMalaysia, rank 65

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

What refuse sorters earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 16,220Median: RM 18,970Highest 10%: RM 22,470

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
64. Jordan estimate$4,550
65. Malaysia estimate$4,513
66. Colombia estimate$4,464
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 Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,581 a month, RM 18,970 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 16,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 22,470.

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 Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,513 in Malaysia, 11.0 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: RM 18,970 a year against RM 17,480 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate