How much does a waste collector make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 32,220 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,280
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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 |
| 113. Liberia estimate | $1,289 |
| 114. Sri Lanka estimate | $1,280 |
| 115. Côte d’Ivoire estimate | $1,240 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterRs 387,700
- Street sweeperRs 380,200
- CourierRs 357,200
- Odd job personsRs 381,500
- Meter readerRs 367,900
- Water and firewood collectorsRs 362,000
- Gym workerRs 346,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 32,220 a month, Rs 386,700 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 330,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 458,100.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $1,280 in Sri Lanka, 38.8 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: Rs 386,700 a year against Rs 357,200 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate