How much does a waste collector make in Colombia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is COP 1,503,700 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,452
- Compared with the median pay in Colombia
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Colombia 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 |
| 65. Malaysia estimate | $4,501 |
| 66. Colombia estimate | $4,452 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $4,395 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterCOP 18,092,500
- Street sweeperCOP 17,742,700
- CourierCOP 16,667,900
- Odd job personsCOP 17,804,500
- Meter readerCOP 17,168,400
- Water and firewood collectorsCOP 16,894,200
- Gym workerCOP 16,155,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Colombia?
The median gross salary is COP 1,503,700 a month, COP 18,044,200 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around COP 15,428,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than COP 21,376,000.
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 Colombia or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,452 in Colombia, 11.2 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: COP 18,044,200 a year against COP 16,667,900 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate