How much does a specialist doctor make in El Salvador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $1,226 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 2.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where El Salvador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 74. Mexico estimate | $14,910 |
| 75. El Salvador estimate | $14,720 |
| 76. Russia estimate | $14,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor$12,210
- Registered nurse$8,888
- Midwife$8,806
- Traditional therapist$6,715
- Paramedical practitioners$9,564
- Veterinarian$9,072
- Dentist$10,210
- Pharmacist$9,305
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $1,226 a month, $14,720 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $8,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $17,750.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $14,720 in El Salvador, 21.3 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: $14,720 a year against $12,210 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate