How much does a candle factory worker make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $394 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 142 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. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 67. Djibouti estimate | $4,913 |
| 68. El Salvador estimate | $4,729 |
| 69. Moldova estimate | $4,710 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch maker$5,097
- Piano tuner$5,193
- Jeweller$4,478
- Potter$4,580
- Glassblower$4,470
- Sign installer$4,691
- Basketmaker$4,215
- Carpet worker$4,287
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $394 a month, $4,729 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $3,759 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $5,653.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $4,729 in El Salvador, 9.7 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: $5,097 a year against $4,729 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate