How much does a chemical engineer make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,402 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,440
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $125,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $120,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,640 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $11,470 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,440 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerPEN 40,890
- Civil engineerPEN 39,640
- Environment engineerPEN 37,890
- Mechanical engineerPEN 41,620
- Mine engineerPEN 43,900
- Test engineerPEN 40,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 3,402 a month, PEN 40,820 a year.
How much does a chemical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 34,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 47,530.
Which country pays a chemical engineer the most?
United States, with a median of $125,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemical engineer make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $125,000 a year against $11,440 in Peru, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a chemical engineer or an environment engineer?
A chemical engineer: PEN 40,820 a year against PEN 37,890 for an environment engineer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate