How much does a civil engineer make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $781 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 144 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 | $116,700 |
| 2. United States | $100,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $95,790 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $9,496 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $9,369 |
| 76. Russia estimate | $9,089 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $419 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer$9,662
- Environment engineer$8,954
- Mechanical engineer$9,835
- Chemical engineer$9,648
- Mine engineer$10,380
- Test engineer$9,684
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $781 a month, $9,369 a year.
How much does a civil engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $8,014 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $11,360.
Which country pays a civil engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $100,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a civil engineer make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $100,800 a year against $9,369 in El Salvador, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, a civil engineer or an industrial engineer?
An industrial engineer: $9,662 a year against $9,369 for a civil engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate