How much does a candle factory worker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,364 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,589
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 72. Jordan estimate | $4,612 |
| 73. Peru estimate | $4,589 |
| 74. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,547 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerPEN 17,640
- Piano tunerPEN 17,980
- JewellerPEN 15,500
- PotterPEN 15,850
- GlassblowerPEN 15,470
- Sign installerPEN 16,240
- BasketmakerPEN 14,590
- Carpet workerPEN 14,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,364 a month, PEN 16,370 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 13,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 19,570.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $4,589 in Peru, 10.0 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: PEN 17,640 a year against PEN 16,370 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate