How much does a ship pilot make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $704 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 66. Albania estimate | $8,507 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $8,445 |
| 68. Mexico estimate | $8,362 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer$9,002
- Airline pilot$11,510
- Air traffic controller$11,270
- Air traffic safety technician$8,030
- Wind technician$6,897
- Technical aide$7,880
- Electrical technician$8,256
- Electronics engineering technician$7,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $704 a month, $8,445 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,466 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $10,790.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $8,445 in Ecuador, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: $9,002 a year against $8,445 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate