How much does a cook make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,103 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,710
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 144 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 80. Djibouti estimate | $3,724 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $3,710 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $3,553 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantPEN 15,880
- Rail conductorPEN 14,910
- GuidePEN 13,980
- WaiterPEN 12,010
- BartenderPEN 12,570
- HairdresserPEN 12,380
- BeauticianPEN 12,400
- Household managerPEN 14,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,103 a month, PEN 13,240 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 11,730 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 14,900.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $59,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $3,710 in Peru, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: PEN 15,880 a year against PEN 13,240 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate