How much does a waste collector make in the United Kingdom?
£27,860a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £2,321 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £1,965
- Equals
- $37,290
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What garbage and recycling collectors earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £23,790Median: £27,860Highest 10%:
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 |
| 8. Belgium estimate | $39,590 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $37,290 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $33,890 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Sorter£28,440
- Street sweeper£27,630
- Courier£29,670
- Odd job persons£17,360
- Meter reader£29,100
- Water and firewood collectors£16,470
- Gym worker£25,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £2,321 a month, £27,860 a year.
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 the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $37,290 in the United Kingdom, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A courier: £29,670 a year against £27,860 for a waste collector, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate