How much does a sewing machine operator make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $353 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.8 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 71. Bolivia estimate | $4,409 |
| 72. El Salvador estimate | $4,233 |
| 73. Brazil estimate | $4,131 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator$4,612
- Textile machine operator$4,568
- Fabric dyer$4,862
- Hide machine operator$4,893
- Gluing operator$4,497
- Laundry worker$4,208
- Textile braider$4,701
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $353 a month, $4,233 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $3,793 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $4,708.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $4,233 in El Salvador, 8.7 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: $4,612 a year against $4,233 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate