How much does a chef make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $444 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $5,383 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $5,332 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $5,319 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Photographer$5,454
- Set designer$5,551
- Museum technician$5,522
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals$6,172
- Legal aide$6,235
- Social care worker$5,760
- Religious worker$5,480
- Athlete$6,371
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $444 a month, $5,332 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,506 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,298.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $5,332 in El Salvador, 9.1 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?
A set designer: $5,551 a year against $5,332 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate