How much does a waste collector make in Paraguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₲2,255,500 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,587
- Compared with the median pay in Paraguay
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Paraguay 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 |
| 77. Thailand estimate | $3,771 |
| 78. Paraguay estimate | $3,587 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $3,502 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Sorter₲27,138,700
- Street sweeper₲26,614,100
- Courier₲25,001,800
- Odd job persons₲26,706,700
- Meter reader₲25,752,600
- Water and firewood collectors₲25,341,300
- Gym worker₲24,233,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Paraguay?
The median gross salary is ₲2,255,500 a month, ₲27,066,300 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₲23,142,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₲32,064,100.
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 Paraguay or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $3,587 in Paraguay, 13.9 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: ₲27,066,300 a year against ₲25,001,800 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate