How much does a cheese maker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,589 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,347
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 143 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 | $84,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,010 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,690 |
| 73. Jordan estimate | $5,373 |
| 74. Peru estimate | $5,347 |
| 75. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,298 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ButcherPEN 14,940
- Pastry cookPEN 14,280
- Fruit, vegetable and related preserversPEN 15,520
- Coffee tasterPEN 16,280
- Tobacco dryerPEN 16,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cheese maker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,589 a month, PEN 19,070 a year.
How much does a cheese maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 16,910 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 22,060.
Which country pays a cheese maker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $84,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cheese maker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $44,680 a year against $5,347 in Peru, 8.4 times more.
Who makes more, a cheese maker or a butcher?
A cheese maker: PEN 19,070 a year against PEN 14,940 for a butcher, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate