How much does a waste collector make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$7,046 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$6,870
- Equals
- $4,395
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 66. Colombia estimate | $4,452 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $4,395 |
| 68. Albania estimate | $4,392 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterMX$84,780
- Street sweeperMX$83,140
- CourierMX$78,100
- Odd job personsMX$83,430
- Meter readerMX$80,450
- Water and firewood collectorsMX$79,160
- Gym workerMX$75,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$7,046 a month, MX$84,550 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$72,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$100,200.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,395 in Mexico, 11.3 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: MX$84,550 a year against MX$78,100 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate