Minimum Wage
The labor law of El Salvador guarantees a minimum wage for all employees. The minimum wage rates vary by sector and entered into force on August 1, 2021. The most prominent sectoral minimum wages are:
Textiles and clothing maquila sectors - USD 11.81 (United States dollars) daily, USD 359.16 monthly
Industry, commerce and services sectors, sugar mills, and other agribusiness activities - USD 12.00 daily, USD 365.00 monthly
El Salvador's labor laws do not specify the frequency of wages. Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly pay is common in different industries.
Overtime, Holiday & Vacation Pay
Per the Labor Code of El Salvador, any overtime work done by the employee must be compensated at 200% of the employee's ordinary hourly salary. Overtime work can only be agreed to occasionally when required by unforeseen, special, or necessary circumstances. The law does not offer provisions requiring a higher overtime rate to be paid for work done during a weekly rest day or public holiday.
In the case of annual leave, employees are entitled to a benefit equal to the ordinary salary plus a 30% surcharge for the duration of the leave. The remuneration for leave must be paid to the employee immediately before its start.