How much do senior government officials earn in El Salvador
$12,430a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $1,036 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What senior government officials earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $9,031Median: $12,430Highest 10%: $17,580
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Luxembourg estimate | $175,500 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $166,400 |
| 3. Italy estimate | $140,100 |
| 73. Mexico estimate | $12,550 |
| 74. El Salvador estimate | $12,430 |
| 75. Jordan estimate | $11,750 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $697 |
Similar jobs
Managers
- Legislators$5,048
- Traditional chiefs and heads of village$12,540
- Trades union official$11,220
- CEO$12,790
Frequently asked questions
How much do senior government officials earn a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $1,036 a month, $12,430 a year.
Which country pays senior government officials the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $131,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do senior government officials earn more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $118,100 a year against $12,430 in El Salvador, 9.5 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate