Employment
All El Salvador’s work relations are regulated by the Labor Code.
El Salvador has a large supply of workers which has attracted labor-intensive industries such as garment manufacturing and agricultural production. Labor force accounts for nearly 3.8 million people, which is more than half of the population.
Wages
Workers are protected by legal minimum monthly wages. The boundaries are determined by law and vary by industry. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare periodically reviews the minimum wage status for each industry.
For the offshore assembly sector the minimum hourly wage is US$0.63; US$0.65 in the industrial sector; and US$0.66 in the commercial and services sector. Minimum wages for the agricultural sector depend on the goods produced.
Fringe Benefits
Employees who work in the public or private sector are entitled to fringe benefits. The sum of these benefits adds to 27.61% and they include social security, vacation, pension, and Christmas bonus, among others.
Minimum Wage and Fringe Benefits in El Salvador
( payed by employeer monthly)
Minimum Wages (US$ per day)
