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What is El Salvador's maquila minimum wage?

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El Salvador maquila minimum wage

US$402.32

Daily US$13.227Since Jun 1, 2025EY

El Salvador's minimum wage for textile and apparel maquila is US$402.32 a month (US$13.227 a day according to EY; press and guides also report US$402.26, to be settled against Executive Decree No. 4, whose PDF is a non-extractable image), in force since Jun 1, 2025 after a 12% increase from US$359.16; EY reported no new adjustment as of March 2026. It sits about 15% below the Guatemalan maquila minimum with the bonus.

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  • EY

    El Salvador salario mínimo 2026

    • El Salvador maquila minimum wage
    ey.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Ministerio de Hacienda SV

    Decreto Ejecutivo No. 4 maquila textil

    transparencia.mh.gob.svAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source