How much does a waste collector make in Ecuador?
$5,155a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $430 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What garbage and recycling collectors earn in Ecuador
Lowest 10%: $4,408Median: $5,155Highest 10%: $6,107
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 |
| 56. United Arab Emirates estimate | $5,361 |
| 57. Ecuador estimate | $5,155 |
| 58. Lebanon estimate | $5,130 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Sorter$5,169
- Street sweeper$5,069
- Courier$4,762
- Odd job persons$5,087
- Meter reader$4,905
- Water and firewood collectors$4,827
- Gym worker$4,616
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $430 a month, $5,155 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,408 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,107.
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 Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $5,155 in Ecuador, 9.6 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: $5,155 a year against $4,762 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate