How much does a sorter make in Portugal?
€12,820a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,068 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €880
- Equals
- $14,320
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Portugal 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 Portugal
Lowest 10%: €10,960Median: €12,820Highest 10%: €15,190
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 26. Puerto Rico estimate | $14,950 |
| 27. Portugal estimate | $14,320 |
| 28. Singapore estimate | $13,390 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector€12,790
- Street sweeper€12,570
- Courier€11,810
- Odd job persons€12,620
- Meter reader€12,170
- Water and firewood collectors€11,970
- Gym worker€11,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €1,068 a month, €12,820 a year.
How much does a sorter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €10,960 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €15,190.
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 Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $14,320 in Portugal, 3.5 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?
A sorter: €12,820 a year against €11,810 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate