How much does a fast food worker make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $220 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $50,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $40,620 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $40,420 |
| 3. United States | $31,380 |
| 71. Russia estimate | $2,683 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $2,636 |
| 73. Argentina estimate | $2,614 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $80 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Kitchen assistant$3,401
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food worker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $220 a month, $2,636 a year.
How much does a fast food worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $2,314 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $2,997.
Which country pays a fast food worker the most?
United States, with a median of $31,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a fast food worker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $31,380 a year against $2,636 in El Salvador, 11.9 times more.
Who makes more, a fast food worker or a kitchen assistant?
A kitchen assistant: $3,401 a year against $2,636 for a fast food worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate