How much does a waste collector make in Uganda?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UGX 116,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $389
- Compared with the median pay in Uganda
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2021
Where Uganda 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 |
| 138. Nigeria estimate | $418 |
| 139. Uganda estimate | $389 |
| 140. Malawi estimate | $283 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterUGX 1,400,000
- Street sweeperUGX 1,372,900
- CourierUGX 1,289,800
- Odd job personsUGX 1,377,700
- Meter readerUGX 1,328,500
- Water and firewood collectorsUGX 1,307,300
- Gym workerUGX 1,250,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Uganda?
The median gross salary is UGX 116,400 a month, UGX 1,396,300 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UGX 1,193,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UGX 1,654,100.
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 Uganda or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $389 in Uganda, 127.7 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: UGX 1,396,300 a year against UGX 1,289,800 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2021. How we calculate