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How much does a sorter make in the Philippines?

₱157,200a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱13,100 a month. estimate

Equals
$2,744
Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
0.8 times
Data from
2024

Where the Philippines ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauKenyaPhilippines, rank 85

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

What refuse sorters earn in the Philippines
Lowest 10%: ₱134,400Median: ₱157,200Highest 10%: ₱186,300

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
84. Vanuatu estimate$3,294
85. Philippines estimate$2,744
86. Djibouti estimate$2,545
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 the Philippines?

The median gross salary is ₱13,100 a month, ₱157,200 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱134,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱186,300.

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 the Philippines or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $2,744 in the Philippines, 18.1 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a waste collector?

A sorter: ₱157,200 a year against ₱156,800 for a waste collector, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate