How much does a waste collector make in Argentina?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ARS 429,600 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,155
- Compared with the median pay in Argentina
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Argentina ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $64,550 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,250 |
| 3. United States | $49,690 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $4,189 |
| 73. Argentina estimate | $4,155 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $4,151 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterARS 5,169,300
- Street sweeperARS 5,069,300
- CourierARS 4,762,300
- Odd job personsARS 5,087,000
- Meter readerARS 4,905,300
- Water and firewood collectorsARS 4,826,900
- Gym workerARS 4,615,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Argentina?
The median gross salary is ARS 429,600 a month, ARS 5,155,500 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ARS 4,408,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ARS 6,107,400.
Which country pays a waste collector the most?
United States, with a median of $49,690 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waste collector make more in Argentina or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,155 in Argentina, 12.0 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: ARS 5,155,500 a year against ARS 4,762,300 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate