How much does an elementary school teacher make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,874 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,667
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.9 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 | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $9,688 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,667 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,643 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherPEN 29,080
- ProfessorPEN 37,420
- Vocational teacherPEN 33,900
- High school teacherPEN 36,620
- Education officerPEN 34,330
- Special needs teacherPEN 34,840
- Esol teacherPEN 29,520
- Music teacherPEN 30,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,874 a month, PEN 34,480 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 30,720 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 41,820.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $9,667 in Peru, 6.6 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: PEN 34,480 a year against PEN 29,080 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate