How much does a chief engineer make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,381 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,011
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 142 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 71. Jordan estimate | $8,050 |
| 72. Peru estimate | $8,011 |
| 73. Djibouti estimate | $7,951 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotPEN 26,810
- Airline pilotPEN 36,550
- Air traffic controllerPEN 35,790
- Air traffic safety technicianPEN 25,490
- Wind technicianPEN 21,890
- Technical aidePEN 25,020
- Electrical technicianPEN 26,210
- Electronics engineering technicianPEN 24,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,381 a month, PEN 28,580 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 22,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 33,710.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $8,011 in Peru, 13.7 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: PEN 28,580 a year against PEN 26,810 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate