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How much does a waste collector make in Malaysia?

RM 18,920a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 1,577 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,501
Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
0.6 times
Data from
2020

Where Malaysia ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaMalaysia, rank 65

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

What garbage and recycling collectors earn in Malaysia
Lowest 10%: RM 16,180Median: RM 18,920Highest 10%: RM 22,410

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
64. Jordan estimate$4,538
65. Malaysia estimate$4,501
66. Colombia estimate$4,452
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 Malaysia?

The median gross salary is RM 1,577 a month, RM 18,920 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 16,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 22,410.

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 Malaysia or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,501 in Malaysia, 11.0 times more.

Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?

A waste collector: RM 18,920 a year against RM 17,480 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate