How much does an electric powerline worker 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 69. Djibouti estimate | $6,845 |
| 70. El Salvador estimate | $6,589 |
| 71. Moldova estimate | $6,563 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Electrician$5,596
- Car electrician$5,948
- Avionics mechanic$5,882
- Fire alarm technician$5,709
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $549 a month, $6,589 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $5,231 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $7,566.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $6,589 in El Salvador, 13.8 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: $6,589 a year against $5,596 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate