Why El Salvador?
Why Choose El Salvador for Your Next Big Move?
This emerging country is establishing itself as a top choice for BPO and outsourcing investments, thanks to its strategic location, favorable business environment, and a highly skilled workforce.
Discover why this vibrant Central American destination stands out as a competitive and cost-effective option for your outsourcing needs.
Strategic Location
El Salvador’s strategic location and time zone benefits BPO operations.
Proximity to the U.S.
Just a short flight away for seamless communication.
Cultural alignment
Shared business culture facilitates smooth interaction.
Quick setup
Efficient setup processes and minimal bureaucratic delays.
Cultural closeness
Similar cultural traits that ease integration.
Young and
Competitive
Talent
El Salvador offers investors access to globally renowned talent due to its high productivity.
Entrepreneurs and investors already operating in the country highlight Salvadorean labor as one of the most outstanding due to its willingness, efficiency, and professionalism at work.
Average Minimum Wage
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1. Costa Rica: US $ 920.00
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2. Panama: US $ 712.00
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3. Honduras: US $ 509.00
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4. Guatemala: US $ 396.00
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5. El Salvador: US $ 293.00
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6. Nicaragua: US $ 212.00
Minimum wages measured up to February 2024.
Source: Invest In El Salvador
Cost-Effective Location
El Salvador has rapidly positioned itself as a safe and attractive destination for international investors, thanks to its business-friendly environment and opportunities for capital generation. Major companies and global entrepreneurs have solidified their investments in the country.
The Top 10 American Mid-Sized Cities of the Future 2021/22
FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times, ranked the country as the most competitive for establishing and operating businesses in the region.
In Profitability in the Americas
According to FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times (mid-sized cities).
A Safe Country
Lowest homicide rate in Latin America at 2.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. Insight Crime’s 2023 homicide report.
Source: Invest In El Salvador
The Top 10 American Mid-Sized Cities of the Future 2021/22
FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times, ranked the country as the most competitive for establishing and operating businesses in the region.
In Profitability in the Americas
According to FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times (mid-sized cities).
A Safe Country
Lowest homicide rate in Latin America at 2.4 per 100,000 inhabitants. Insight Crime’s 2023 homicide report.
Source: Invest In El Salvador
Monetary Stability
By adopting the US dollar as its official currency, El Salvador has eliminated exchange rate risk, providing greater stability for investors. This measure has reduced inflation, positioning the country among those with the lowest rates in Latin America.
Additionally, since 2021, El Salvador has also incorporated Bitcoin as legal tender, offering new opportunities for international investors by diversifying investment options and facilitating digital transactions.
Telecommunications (Internet)
- Robust connectivity infrastructure, including both fiber optic and coaxial networks, with bandwidths ranging from 50 MB to 500 MB per second.
- A variety of service providers.
Business-Friendly Environment
Investment Protection
The country has a robust regulatory framework through the Investment Law, which provides clear and globally competitive rules and facilitates private, especially foreign, investment.
This law ensures equal treatment, allows for the transfer of funds and currency conversion, and protects property and legal security, thereby safeguarding investors’ assets.
Trade Agreements
- Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Eliminate tariff barriers and promote bilateral trade.
- Partial Scope Agreements (PSAs): Facilitate preferential trade with specific countries.
- Association Agreements with the European Union: Open opportunities in a key market.
- Central American General Economic Integration Treaty: Strengthens regional integration and fosters trade and investment in the region.
Source: Invest In El Salvador