How much does an artist make in El Salvador?
$7,930a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $661 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What visual artists earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $6,330Median: $7,930Highest 10%: $11,390
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,037 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $7,930 |
| 76. Russia estimate | $7,693 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Musician$7,165
- Ballet dancer$7,084
- Art director$8,535
- Actor$6,045
- Announcer$7,942
- Performer$5,672
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $661 a month, $7,930 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $11,390.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $7,930 in El Salvador, 6.8 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: $7,930 a year against $7,165 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate