How much does a ship pilot make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $605 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.4 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $7,330 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $7,261 |
| 78. Tonga estimate | $7,243 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer$7,740
- Airline pilot$9,898
- Air traffic controller$9,693
- Air traffic safety technician$6,904
- Wind technician$5,930
- Technical aide$6,775
- Electrical technician$7,099
- Electronics engineering technician$6,621
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $605 a month, $7,261 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $5,559 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $9,278.
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 El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $7,261 in El Salvador, 12.7 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: $7,740 a year against $7,261 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate