How much does a waste collector make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 17,990 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,946
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 97. South Africa estimate | $1,958 |
| 98. Jamaica estimate | $1,946 |
| 99. Cape Verde estimate | $1,938 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterJMD 216,500
- Street sweeperJMD 212,300
- CourierJMD 199,400
- Odd job personsJMD 213,000
- Meter readerJMD 205,400
- Water and firewood collectorsJMD 202,100
- Gym workerJMD 193,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 17,990 a month, JMD 215,900 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 184,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 255,700.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,946 in Jamaica, 25.5 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: JMD 215,900 a year against JMD 199,400 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate