How much does a community health worker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,893 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,369
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.2 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 72. Jordan estimate | $6,400 |
| 73. Peru estimate | $6,369 |
| 74. Djibouti estimate | $6,322 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistPEN 20,150
- Health records clerkPEN 22,210
- OpticianPEN 19,480
- Therapy assistantPEN 17,420
- Medical assistantPEN 18,350
- Quality inspectorPEN 25,080
- ParamedicPEN 25,630
- Health screenerPEN 20,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,893 a month, PEN 22,720 a year.
How much does a community health worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 20,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 26,640.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $6,369 in Peru, 8.1 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: PEN 22,720 a year against PEN 20,150 for a dental hygienist, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate