How much does a soldier make in El Salvador?
$7,932a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $661 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $6,467Median: $7,932Highest 10%: $9,354
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 52. Eswatini estimate | $9,017 |
| 53. El Salvador estimate | $7,932 |
| 54. North Macedonia estimate | $7,883 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $661 a month, $7,932 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $6,467 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $9,354.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $7,932 in El Salvador, 9.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate