How much does a meter reader make in El Salvador?
$3,986a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $332 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.8 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.
What meter readers and vending-machine collectors earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $3,499Median: $3,986Highest 10%: $4,766
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 72. Russia estimate | $4,057 |
| 73. El Salvador estimate | $3,986 |
| 74. Argentina estimate | $3,953 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier$3,869
- Odd job persons$4,133
- Water and firewood collectors$3,922
- Gym worker$3,750
- Waste collector$4,189
- Sorter$4,200
- Street sweeper$4,119
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $332 a month, $3,986 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $3,499 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $4,766.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,380 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $3,986 in El Salvador, 12.0 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a gym worker?
A meter reader: $3,986 a year against $3,750 for a gym worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate