How much does a military officer make in El Salvador?
$8,930a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $744 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What commissioned armed forces officers earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $7,533Median: $8,930Highest 10%: $10,280
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 52. Eswatini estimate | $10,150 |
| 53. El Salvador estimate | $8,930 |
| 54. North Macedonia estimate | $8,875 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $744 a month, $8,930 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $7,533 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $10,280.
Which country pays a military officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a military officer make more in El Salvador or in Canada?
In Canada: $81,910 a year against $8,930 in El Salvador, 9.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate