El Salvador Net Salary Calculator 2026
Last updated: January 2026
Net salary in El Salvador for 2026 is calculated by deducting ISSS, AFP, and ISR from gross salary. All amounts are in US dollars. Employee deductions: ISSS 3% (capped at $1,000 salary = max $30/month), AFP 7.25% (no cap). ISR uses progressive brackets from 10% to 30% after $4,064 annual exemption. The employer contributes ISSS 7.5% (capped) + AFP 8.75% + INSAFORP 1% = 17.25%. With a gross salary of $1,000/month, deductions are: ISSS $30, AFP $72.50, ISR approximately $11.50, for a net salary of about $886. El Salvador's minimum wage for commerce and services is $365/month. The AFP contribution is the largest employee deduction at 7.25%.
FAQ
How much is deducted for ISSS in El Salvador?
The employee's ISSS contribution is 3% of salary, capped at a salary of $1,000 (maximum deduction $30/month). Salaries above $1,000 still only pay $30 for ISSS. The employer contributes 7.5%, also capped at $1,000.
What is the AFP deduction in El Salvador?
AFP (pension fund) is 7.25% of gross salary with no cap. The employer contributes 8.75%. On a $1,000 salary, the employee's AFP deduction is $72.50. AFP is typically the largest payroll deduction for Salvadoran workers.
What is the minimum wage in El Salvador 2026?
El Salvador minimum wages in 2026 vary by sector: commerce and services $365/month, industrial and textile maquila $359.16/month, and agricultural workers have daily rates. All amounts are in US dollars. El Salvador adopted the dollar as official currency in 2001.
How is ISR calculated on salary in El Salvador?
First, ISSS and AFP are deducted from gross salary. The annual taxable income uses progressive brackets: up to $4,064 exempt, $4,064-$9,143 at 10%, $9,143-$22,857 at 20%, over $22,857 at 30%. ISR is withheld monthly by the employer.
How much does the employer pay besides salary in El Salvador?
Employer contributions in El Salvador total 17.25% of salary: ISSS 7.5% (capped at $1,000 salary), AFP 8.75% (pension fund), and INSAFORP 1% (professional training). On a $1,000 salary, the employer pays $172.50 in additional contributions.