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

This report updates the Anker Living Wage Reference Value for urban El Salvador. In the original 2022 report, the living wage consisted of a net living wage and mandatory deductions. The updated value reflects the cumulative inflation rate of 5.1% between June 2022 and June 2025. The updated gross living wage comprises a net living wage and social security contributions. 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.