How much does a police officer make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $617 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.4 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 65. Fiji estimate | $7,403 |
| 66. El Salvador estimate | $7,399 |
| 67. Mongolia estimate | $7,309 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter$7,284
- Correctional officer$6,589
- Security guard$5,504
- Aid worker$6,223
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $617 a month, $7,399 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,108 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $8,742.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $7,399 in El Salvador, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: $7,399 a year against $6,589 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate