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How much does an embalmer make in El Salvador?

$5,522a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $460 a month. estimate

Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
1.1 times
Data from
2025

Where El Salvador ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaEquatorial GuineaNigeriaEl Salvador, rank 65

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What undertakers and embalmers earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $4,743Median: $5,522Highest 10%: $6,465

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$69,370
2. Iceland estimate$69,100
3. Belgium estimate$62,410
64. Fiji estimate$5,525
65. El Salvador estimate$5,522
66. Mongolia estimate$5,455
143. Nigeria estimate$378
Compare undertakers and embalmers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an embalmer make a month in El Salvador?

The median gross salary is $460 a month, $5,522 a year.

How much does an embalmer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,743 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,465.

Which country pays an embalmer the most?

Canada, with a median of $46,210 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an embalmer make more in El Salvador or in United States?

In United States: $45,250 a year against $5,522 in El Salvador, 8.2 times more.

Who makes more, an embalmer or an astrologer?

An embalmer: $5,522 a year against $5,223 for an astrologer, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate