How much does an economist make in El Salvador?
$9,793a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $816 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.9 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.
What economists earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $7,654Median: $9,793Highest 10%: $12,680
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $9,925 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $9,793 |
| 76. Russia estimate | $9,500 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist$7,893
- Historian$8,256
- Psychologist$8,776
- Social worker$7,814
- Religious professionals$6,970
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $816 a month, $9,793 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $7,654 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $12,680.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $9,793 in El Salvador, 12.7 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: $9,793 a year against $7,893 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate