How much does a chief engineer make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $750 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 65. Albania estimate | $9,067 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $9,002 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $8,913 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot$8,445
- Airline pilot$11,510
- Air traffic controller$11,270
- Air traffic safety technician$8,030
- Wind technician$6,897
- Technical aide$7,880
- Electrical technician$8,256
- Electronics engineering technician$7,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $750 a month, $9,002 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,974 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $10,620.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $9,002 in Ecuador, 12.2 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: $9,002 a year against $8,445 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate