As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Trash Collector in the United States is $22. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Trash Collector in the US can go up to $26 and the lowest down to $18, but most earn between $20 and $24. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Trash Collector in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Trash Collector Salary | $18 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Trash Collector Salary | $20 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Trash Collector Salary | $22 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Trash Collector Salary | $24 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Trash Collector Salary | $26 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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