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How much does a plumber make in El Salvador?

$5,488a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $457 a month. estimate

Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
1.1 times
Data from
2025

Where El Salvador ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauUzbekistanKenyaEl Salvador, rank 70

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What plumbers and pipe fitters earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $4,748Median: $5,488Highest 10%: $6,780

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$84,650
2. Belgium estimate$82,680
3. Switzerland estimate$77,380
69. Djibouti estimate$5,701
70. El Salvador estimate$5,488
71. Moldova estimate$5,466
144. Kenya estimate$149
Compare plumbers and pipe fitters in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make a month in El Salvador?

The median gross salary is $457 a month, $5,488 a year.

How much does a plumber make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,748 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,780.

Which country pays a plumber the most?

United States, with a median of $62,820 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a plumber make more in El Salvador or in United States?

In United States: $62,820 a year against $5,488 in El Salvador, 11.4 times more.

Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?

A plumber: $5,488 a year against $4,131 for a roofer, 1.3 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate