How much does a waste collector make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,289 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,336
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru 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 |
| 69. Mongolia estimate | $4,363 |
| 70. Peru estimate | $4,336 |
| 71. Russia estimate | $4,264 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterPEN 15,510
- Street sweeperPEN 15,210
- CourierPEN 14,290
- Odd job personsPEN 15,260
- Meter readerPEN 14,720
- Water and firewood collectorsPEN 14,480
- Gym workerPEN 13,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,289 a month, PEN 15,470 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 13,220 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 18,320.
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 Peru or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $4,336 in Peru, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: PEN 15,470 a year against PEN 14,290 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate