Trash Collector Salary in San Diego, California

Trash Collector Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Trash Collector make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Trash Collector in San Diego, CA is $46,371. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,526 to a high of $56,007, with most professionals earning between $41,742 and $51,415.

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Trash Collector Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Trash Collector Salary $37,526 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Trash Collector Salary $41,742 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Trash Collector Salary $46,371 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Trash Collector Salary $51,415 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Trash Collector Salary $56,007 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $41,742 10% $37,526 90% $56,007 75% $51,415 $46,371 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Janitor I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Trash Collector

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Janitor III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Trash Collector in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Trash Collector ranges from $41,742 to $51,415 with the average base salary of $46,371. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,742 to $51,415 with the average total cash compensation of $46,371.
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