How much does a construction worker make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $358 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 72. Russia estimate | $4,372 |
| 73. El Salvador estimate | $4,295 |
| 74. Argentina estimate | $4,260 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant$4,976
- Civils worker$4,934
- Picker and packer$3,585
- Factory labourer$4,075
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers$3,816
- Fiacre driver$3,553
- Warehouse worker$4,204
- Shelf stacker$3,398
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $358 a month, $4,295 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $3,823 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $5,212.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $4,295 in El Salvador, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: $4,976 a year against $4,295 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate