How much does a sorter make in the United Kingdom?
£28,440a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,370 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,000
- Equals
- $38,070
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £23,790Median: £28,440Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,730 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,420 |
| 3. Germany | $50,100 |
| 8. Belgium estimate | $39,700 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $38,070 |
| 10. Australia | $37,680 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Waste collector£27,860
- Street sweeper£27,630
- Courier£29,670
- Odd job persons£17,360
- Meter reader£29,100
- Water and firewood collectors£16,470
- Gym worker£25,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sorter make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,370 a month, £28,440 a year.
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 the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $38,070 in the United Kingdom, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?
A courier: £29,670 a year against £28,440 for a sorter, 1.0 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate