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How much does a waste collector make in Pakistan?

Rs 312,500a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 26,040 a month. estimate

Equals
$1,112
Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where Pakistan ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaPakistan, rank 120

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

What garbage and recycling collectors earn in Pakistan
Lowest 10%: Rs 267,200Median: Rs 312,500Highest 10%: Rs 370,200

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
119. Bangladesh estimate$1,115
120. Pakistan estimate$1,112
121. Guinea estimate$1,111
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 Pakistan?

The median gross salary is Rs 26,040 a month, Rs 312,500 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 267,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 370,200.

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 Pakistan or in United States?

In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,112 in Pakistan, 44.7 times more.

Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?

A waste collector: Rs 312,500 a year against Rs 288,700 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate