How much does a cook make in Ecuador?
$5,129a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $427 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What cooks earn in Ecuador
Lowest 10%: $4,545Median: $5,129Highest 10%: $5,776
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $5,141 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $5,129 |
| 63. Guyana estimate | $5,078 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant$6,154
- Rail conductor$5,777
- Guide$5,417
- Waiter$4,653
- Bartender$4,872
- Hairdresser$4,797
- Beautician$4,804
- Household manager$5,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $427 a month, $5,129 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,545 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $5,776.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $59,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $5,129 in Ecuador, 7.6 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: $6,154 a year against $5,129 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate