Yemen El Salvador

Updated 2026-02-25

Yemen

Minimum Wage

﷼21,000 /mo

$88.07 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

﷼85,000 /mo

El Salvador

Minimum Wage

$2.13 /hr

Avg. Gross Salary

$500 /mo

Min wage: +4035% Yemen vs El Salvador Avg. salary: -29% Yemen vs El Salvador

The minimum wage in Yemen is roughly 41 times higher than in El Salvador in USD terms, reflecting the gap between a low-income and a lower-middle-income economy. Average salaries are lower in Yemen at $356/mo compared to $500/mo in El Salvador. El Salvador has the tighter labor market, with unemployment at 3.3% compared to 17.3%.

Yemen's unemployment rate is 17.3% compared to El Salvador's 3.3%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Yemen and El Salvador
Metric	Yemen	El Salvador	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	—	$2.13	—
Minimum wage /mo	﷼21,000 $88.07	$408.80	-78.5%
Avg. gross salary /mo	﷼85,000 /mo $356.45	$500 /mo	-28.7%
Avg. net salary /mo	﷼75,000 /mo $314.52	$435 /mo	-27.7%
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	$3,600 /yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Yemen is higher.

Work Week

Yemen: 48 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Law sets 48 hours/week. Thursday–Friday is the traditional weekend. Normal labour law enforcement has effectively ceased. Informal employment — petty trade, agriculture, and subsistence activities — dominates the economy.
El Salvador: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 2x pay

Standard workweek is 44 hours, typically spread over 6 days (8 hours/day plus 4 hours on Saturday, or 5.5 days). Overtime (beyond 44 hours/week) is paid at 2x the regular rate — one of the highest overtime premiums in the region. Work on the mandatory weekly rest day (usually Sunday) or on public holidays is also compensated at double the regular rate. Night work (7pm-6am) limited to 7 hours/day, 39 hours/week.

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from El Salvador to Yemen would see a 4035% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings. Standard work weeks differ: Yemen mandates 48 hours while El Salvador mandates 44 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Yemen are $4,227 vs $94 in El Salvador.

See this comparison from El Salvador's perspective: El Salvador vs Yemen

Compare Yemen with...

Yemen vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Yemen vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Yemen vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Yemen vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Yemen vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Yemen vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Yemen vs France € 12.02 /hr

Yemen vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Yemen vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Yemen vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Yemen vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Yemen vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Yemen vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Yemen vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Yemen vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Yemen vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Yemen vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Yemen vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Yemen vs Switzerland

Yemen vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Yemen vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Yemen vs Sweden

Yemen vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Yemen vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Yemen or El Salvador?

In Yemen, the minimum wage is ﷼21,000/mo ($88.07 USD). In El Salvador, it is $2.13/hr. Yemen has the higher rate by 4035% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in El Salvador may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much less does the average worker earn in Yemen compared to El Salvador?

The average gross salary in Yemen is ﷼85,000/mo ($356.45 USD), compared to $500/mo in El Salvador. In USD terms, workers in Yemen earn approximately 40% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Yemen and El Salvador is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in El Salvador earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Yemen.

How do work hours compare between Yemen and El Salvador?

Yemen has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 44 hours in El Salvador. Workers in Yemen work 48 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in El Salvador working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.