How much does a waste collector make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$1,630 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$1,506
- Equals
- $3,502
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil 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 |
| 78. Paraguay estimate | $3,587 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $3,502 |
| 80. Guatemala estimate | $3,356 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterR$19,620
- Street sweeperR$19,240
- CourierR$18,070
- Odd job personsR$19,310
- Meter readerR$18,620
- Water and firewood collectorsR$18,320
- Gym workerR$17,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$1,630 a month, R$19,570 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$16,730 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$23,180.
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 Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $3,502 in Brazil, 14.2 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: R$19,570 a year against R$18,070 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate