How much does a chef make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,641 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,520
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $77,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,670 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $60,020 |
| 72. Jordan estimate | $5,546 |
| 73. Peru estimate | $5,520 |
| 74. Djibouti estimate | $5,478 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $335 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- PhotographerPEN 20,140
- Set designerPEN 20,490
- Museum technicianPEN 20,390
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsPEN 22,790
- Legal aidePEN 23,020
- Social care workerPEN 21,270
- Religious workerPEN 20,230
- AthletePEN 23,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,641 a month, PEN 19,690 a year.
How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 16,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 23,260.
Which country pays a chef the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $77,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chef make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $48,610 a year against $5,520 in Peru, 8.8 times more.
Who makes more, a chef or a photographer?
A photographer: PEN 20,140 a year against PEN 19,690 for a chef, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate