How much does a waiter make in El Salvador?
$4,285a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $357 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in El Salvador
- 0.8 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.
What waiters earn in El Salvador
Lowest 10%: $3,326Median: $4,285Highest 10%: $5,427
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 65. Fiji estimate | $4,287 |
| 66. El Salvador estimate | $4,285 |
| 67. Mongolia estimate | $4,233 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Bartender$4,487
- Flight attendant$5,668
- Rail conductor$5,321
- Guide$4,990
- Cook$4,724
- Hairdresser$4,418
- Beautician$4,425
- Household manager$5,112
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in El Salvador?
The median gross salary is $357 a month, $4,285 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $3,326 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $5,427.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in El Salvador or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $4,285 in El Salvador, 8.2 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: $4,487 a year against $4,285 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate