How much does a waste collector make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹10,740 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,479
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India 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 |
| 106. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,482 |
| 107. India estimate | $1,479 |
| 108. Indonesia estimate | $1,415 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Sorter₹129,200
- Street sweeper₹126,700
- Courier₹119,100
- Odd job persons₹127,200
- Meter reader₹122,600
- Water and firewood collectors₹120,700
- Gym worker₹115,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹10,740 a month, ₹128,900 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹110,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹152,700.
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 India or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,479 in India, 33.6 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: ₹128,900 a year against ₹119,100 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate