Vice President of Ecuador
| Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador | |
|---|---|
| Vicepresidente de la República del Ecuador | |
Coat of arms of Ecuador | |
since 24 May 2025 | |
| Executive branch of the Government of Ecuador | |
| Appointer | Direct popular vote or the President (with approval from the National Assembly) |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | José Joaquín de Olmedo |
| Formation | March 6, 1845 |
| Salary | 4,869 USD per month |
| Ecuador portal |
The vice president of Ecuador is the second highest political position in Ecuador. In many instances, the vice president succeeded the president in turbulent political situations. The last time was in 2005 after the resignation of president Lucio Gutiérrez. According to the current constitution, the vice president is elected on the same ticket as the president. Salary of the vice president is US$4,869 per month.
The current vice president is Maria Jose Pinto since 24 May 2025.
Below is the history of the office holders.