How much does a metalworker make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $444 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 69. Djibouti estimate | $5,532 |
| 70. El Salvador estimate | $5,325 |
| 71. Moldova estimate | $5,304 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder$4,908
- Welder$5,185
- Steel erector$5,521
- Rigger$5,840
- Blacksmith$4,995
- Metal worker$5,087
- Cnc operator$5,276
- Grinder$4,854
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $444 a month, $5,325 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,422 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,552.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $5,325 in El Salvador, 11.8 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: $5,325 a year against $4,908 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate