How much does a sorter make in Nigeria?
₦620,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦51,720 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $420
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦530,600Median: ₦620,600Highest 10%: ₦735,200
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 137. Angola estimate | $446 |
| 138. Nigeria estimate | $420 |
| 139. Uganda estimate | $390 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector₦618,900
- Street sweeper₦608,600
- Courier₦571,700
- Odd job persons₦610,700
- Meter reader₦588,900
- Water and firewood collectors₦579,500
- Gym worker₦554,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦51,720 a month, ₦620,600 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦530,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦735,200.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $420 in Nigeria, 118.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?
A sorter: ₦620,600 a year against ₦571,700 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate