How much does a chemist make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,072 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,340
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 2.0 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. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $10,360 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,340 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistPEN 43,830
- MeteorologistPEN 40,390
- GeologistPEN 40,870
- ActuaryPEN 39,730
- ZoologistPEN 37,740
- Forestry advisorPEN 36,540
- Environmental protection professionalsPEN 34,660
- Industrial engineerPEN 40,890
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 3,072 a month, PEN 36,870 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 30,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 46,190.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $10,340 in Peru, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: PEN 43,830 a year against PEN 36,870 for a chemist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate