How much does an elementary school teacher make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $679 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $8,260 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $8,149 |
| 76. Russia estimate | $7,906 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher$6,872
- Professor$8,843
- Vocational teacher$8,012
- High school teacher$8,655
- Education officer$8,113
- Special needs teacher$8,234
- Esol teacher$6,977
- Music teacher$7,210
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $679 a month, $8,149 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $7,259 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $9,882.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $8,149 in El Salvador, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: $8,149 a year against $6,872 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate