How much does a carpenter make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $427 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 69. Djibouti estimate | $5,318 |
| 70. El Salvador estimate | $5,119 |
| 71. Moldova estimate | $5,099 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Builder$5,389
- Bricklayer$5,330
- Stonemason$5,213
- Concrete finisher$5,446
- Tent builder$5,229
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $427 a month, $5,119 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,354 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,253.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $5,119 in El Salvador, 11.8 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: $5,389 a year against $5,119 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate