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How much does a sorter make in Pakistan?

Rs 313,400a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 26,110 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,115
Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where Pakistan ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaPakistan, rank 120

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

What refuse sorters earn in Pakistan
Lowest 10%: Rs 267,900Median: Rs 313,400Highest 10%: Rs 371,200

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
119. Bangladesh estimate$1,118
120. Pakistan estimate$1,115
121. Guinea estimate$1,114
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 Pakistan?

The median gross salary is Rs 26,110 a month, Rs 313,400 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 267,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 371,200.

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 Pakistan or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,115 in Pakistan, 44.6 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: Rs 313,400 a year against Rs 288,700 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate