How much does a firefighter make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,701 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,721
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.1 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 | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 80. Djibouti estimate | $5,741 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $5,721 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $5,479 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officerPEN 20,730
- Correctional officerPEN 18,460
- Security guardPEN 15,420
- Aid workerPEN 17,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,701 a month, PEN 20,410 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 16,490 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 25,100.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $91,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $62,270 a year against $5,721 in Peru, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a police officer?
A police officer: PEN 20,730 a year against PEN 20,410 for a firefighter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate