How much does a sex worker make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $379 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.9 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 | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 65. Fiji estimate | $4,550 |
| 66. El Salvador estimate | $4,548 |
| 67. Mongolia estimate | $4,493 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer$5,223
- Companion$4,988
- Embalmer$5,522
- Animal carer$4,699
- Driving instructor$6,074
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $379 a month, $4,548 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,008 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $5,208.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $4,548 in El Salvador, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: $5,223 a year against $4,548 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate