Average Physician - Endocrinology Salary in Ecuador for 2026
A endocrinology physician in Ecuador earns about 47,580 USD a year. That's 170% above the national average of 17,620 USD.
Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Ecuador sit around 23,380 USD a year, while the very top stretches to 74,300 USD. Everything on this page is in United States dollar (USD, symbol $), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.
The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Ecuador, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.
How much does a endocrinology physician make in Ecuador?
A typical endocrinology physician working in Ecuador brings home around 3,965 USD a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 23,380 USD, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 74,300 USD for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.
The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior endocrinology physician working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around. For a cross-country comparison, see the endocrinology physician salary in United States or Palau, both of which pay in the same currency.
How endocrinology physician pay ranges in Ecuador
A good way to think about salary in Ecuador is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all endocrinology physicians in Ecuador earn less than 53,120 USD a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".
Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 34,240 USD (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 67,320 USD (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of endocrinology physicians sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.
The very lowest reported salaries sit around 23,380 USD. The highest stretch to 74,300 USD, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.
Endocrinology physician pay by experience in Ecuador
Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for a endocrinology physician in Ecuador, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical endocrinology physician salary changes as you move through the career ladder.
- 0-2 Years25,680 USD
- 2-5 Years+36% from previous34,980 USD
- 5-10 Years+40% from previous48,940 USD
- 10-15 Years+19% from previous58,440 USD
- 15-20 Years+15% from previous66,940 USD
- 20+ Years+3% from previous69,240 USD
The single largest jump on the ladder is from 2 - 5 Years to 5 - 10 Years, where pay rises by about 40%. That is the point at which a endocrinology physician typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.
Endocrinology physician pay by education in Ecuador
Education lifts pay across almost every role, but the size of the lift varies enormously. The biggest premiums show up in licensed professions like medicine, law and accounting, where extra years of formal study open up seniority that isn't available without the qualification. The smallest premiums show up in skilled trades and creative work, where practical experience often beats academic credentials.
As a rough cross-industry guide for Ecuador: a post-secondary certificate or diploma adds around 17% over a high-school-only baseline. A bachelor's degree typically adds another 25% on top of that. A master's lifts pay a further 30%, and a PhD adds about 22% more in fields that value research-level qualifications. These are averages across many different professions, so the real number for your specific job could easily be twice as high or close to zero. The per-job pages below have the real numbers for individual roles.
Endocrinology physician gender pay gap in Ecuador
The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Ecuador is no exception. Male endocrinology physicians in Ecuador earn an average of 49,560 USD a year, while female endocrinology physicians earn around 45,620 USD. That works out to a 9% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.
A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.
Physician - Endocrinology gender pay gap
8%
Men earn this much more than women on average in Ecuador.
Pay raises for a endocrinology physician in Ecuador
Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.
A typical worker doing this role in Ecuador sees a raise of about 12% every 18 months, which works out to roughly 8% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.
Across all jobs in Ecuador, the national average raise is around 7% every 19 months.
By industry
Industries with the highest pay raises in Ecuador:
- Banking
- Energy
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Travel
- Construction
- Education
By experience level
Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.
- Junior Level3% - 5%
- Mid-Career
- Senior Level
- Top Management
Endocrinology physician bonus rates in Ecuador
Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.
86% of endocrinology physicians in Ecuador reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes a endocrinology physician a high-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.
Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9% of base salary. The remaining 14% of endocrinology physicians reported no bonus at all over the same period.
Which careers pay bonuses in Ecuador
Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.
- Finance
- Architecture
- Sales
- Business Development
- Marketing / Advertising
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Customer Service
- Human Resources
- Construction
- Transport
- Hospitality
Endocrinology physician: public vs private sector pay
Public-sector pay in Ecuador is about 9% less than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.
Public vs private pay gap
9%
Public-sector workers earn this much less than private-sector workers in Ecuador on average.
Endocrinology physician salary by city in Ecuador
Endocrinology physician pay is not even across Ecuador. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.
- Guayaquil
- Cuenca
- Quito
- Santo Domingo
- Duran
- Machala
- Manta
- Portoviejo
| Location | Type | Average | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | City | 50,580 USD | 50,240 USD | 22,400-78,160 USD |
| Cuenca | City | 50,080 USD | 45,620 USD | 26,780-75,500 USD |
| Quito | City | 48,820 USD | 48,300 USD | 23,380-73,760 USD |
| Santo Domingo | City | 45,720 USD | 43,800 USD | 26,020-72,700 USD |
| Duran | City | 45,560 USD | 46,160 USD | 21,640-70,260 USD |
| Machala | City | 43,520 USD | 43,520 USD | 20,460-68,360 USD |
| Manta | City | 40,640 USD | 46,400 USD | 18,900-66,440 USD |
| Portoviejo | City | 38,620 USD | 35,420 USD | 21,400-58,440 USD |
Physician - Endocrinology in Ecuador: FAQs
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How much does a endocrinology physician make per month in Ecuador?
A endocrinology physician in Ecuador earns about 3,965 USD a month before tax, based on an annual average of 47,580 USD.
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What's the salary range for a endocrinology physician in Ecuador?
Entry-level endocrinology physicians in Ecuador start near 23,380 USD. Top-end pay reaches around 74,300 USD. The middle 50% of earners sit between 34,240 and 67,320 USD.
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Is the median endocrinology physician salary in Ecuador higher or lower than the average?
The median is 53,120 USD, higher than the average of 47,580 USD. Half of endocrinology physicians in Ecuador earn below the median, half earn above it.
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What's the gender pay gap for endocrinology physicians in Ecuador?
Men working as a endocrinology physician in Ecuador earn around 9% more than women on average (49,560 vs 45,620 USD a year).
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Do endocrinology physicians in Ecuador get bonuses?
About 86% of endocrinology physicians in Ecuador reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9% of base salary.
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Do endocrinology physicians earn more in the public or private sector in Ecuador?
In Ecuador, the private sector pays a endocrinology physician about 9% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.
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How often do endocrinology physicians in Ecuador get a pay raise?
A endocrinology physician in Ecuador sees a raise of around 12% every 18 months, equivalent to roughly 8% a year.