Salaries by job in Chile 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Chile 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | CLP 2,592,219 | CLP 2,078,063 | +192% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | CLP 1,566,687 | CLP 1,271,355 | +77% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | CLP 1,011,338 | CLP 828,690 | +14% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | CLP 885,364 | CLP 725,467 | 0% |
| Office and administrative staff | CLP 870,283 | CLP 713,110 | −2% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | CLP 832,136 | CLP 681,852 | −6% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | CLP 678,661 | CLP 556,095 | −23% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | CLP 639,627 | CLP 524,110 | −28% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | CLP 633,417 | CLP 519,022 | −29% |
| All employees (median) | CLP 887,138 | CLP 726,921 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, CLP 887,138 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2024). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Chile?
Managers: typically CLP 2,592,219 gross a month, CLP 2,078,063 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Chile?
Elementary jobs: typically CLP 633,417 gross a month, CLP 519,022 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Chile: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?