How much does a power plant operator make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $632 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $7,654 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $7,582 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $7,563 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operator$6,515
- Chemical operator$7,366
- Process operator$8,348
- Metal furnace operator$6,788
- Pulp control worker$5,842
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $632 a month, $7,582 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,328 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $8,747.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $7,582 in El Salvador, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: $7,582 a year against $6,515 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate