How much does a mechanical engineer make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $867 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 71. Argentina estimate | $10,480 |
| 72. Ecuador estimate | $10,400 |
| 73. Thailand estimate | $10,160 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer$10,220
- Civil engineer$9,911
- Environment engineer$9,472
- Chemical engineer$10,210
- Mine engineer$10,980
- Test engineer$10,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $867 a month, $10,400 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $9,001 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $12,450.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $10,400 in Ecuador, 10.6 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mechanical engineer: $10,400 a year against $10,220 for an industrial engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate