How much does a community health worker make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $513 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.2 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,212 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $6,153 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $6,138 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienist$5,459
- Health records clerk$6,014
- Optician$5,277
- Therapy assistant$4,719
- Medical assistant$4,970
- Quality inspector$6,792
- Paramedic$6,941
- Health screener$5,633
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $513 a month, $6,153 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $5,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $7,215.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $6,153 in El Salvador, 8.4 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: $6,153 a year against $5,459 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate