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How much does a waste collector make in Ethiopia?

ETB 20,930a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ETB 1,744 a month. estimate

Equals
$479
Compared with the median pay in Ethiopia
0.5 times
Data from
2021

Where Ethiopia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaEthiopia, rank 136

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What garbage and recycling collectors earn in Ethiopia
Lowest 10%: ETB 17,900Median: ETB 20,930Highest 10%: ETB 24,800

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
135. Zambia estimate$591
136. Ethiopia estimate$479
137. Angola estimate$445
143. Kenya estimate$126
Compare garbage and recycling collectors in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a waste collector make a month in Ethiopia?

The median gross salary is ETB 1,744 a month, ETB 20,930 a year.

How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ETB 17,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ETB 24,800.

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 Ethiopia or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $479 in Ethiopia, 103.8 times more.

Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?

A waste collector: ETB 20,930 a year against ETB 19,330 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate