How much does a correctional officer make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $549 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.3 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 65. Fiji estimate | $6,592 |
| 66. El Salvador estimate | $6,589 |
| 67. Mongolia estimate | $6,509 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter$7,284
- Police officer$7,399
- Security guard$5,504
- Aid worker$6,223
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $549 a month, $6,589 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $5,768 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $7,933.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $6,589 in El Salvador, 9.3 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: $7,284 a year against $6,589 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate