Reference Value Report: Living Wage Report and 2025 Update for Rural El Salvador

This report updates the Anker Living Wage Reference Value for rural El Salvador to 2025. In the original 2020 report, the living wage was estimated at USD 355, consisting of a net living wage of USD 318 and mandatory deductions of USD 36. The updated value reflects the cumulative inflation rate of 16.2% between June 2020 and June 2025. The 2025 gross living wage is USD 412 per month, comprising a net living wage of USD 370 and social security contributions of USD 42. It is worth noting that point-to-point annual inflation in June 2025 was -0.17%, indicating that the general price level remained virtually unchanged over the past year. This stability is reflected in the essentially unchanged living wage values during this period.