How much does an economist make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,453 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,620
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 2.3 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 | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $11,640 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,620 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistPEN 33,400
- HistorianPEN 34,940
- PsychologistPEN 37,130
- Social workerPEN 33,060
- Religious professionalsPEN 29,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 3,453 a month, PEN 41,440 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 32,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 53,670.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $11,620 in Peru, 10.7 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: PEN 41,440 a year against PEN 33,400 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate