How much does a forest worker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,295 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,357
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.9 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 69. Mongolia estimate | $4,384 |
| 70. Peru estimate | $4,357 |
| 71. Russia estimate | $4,284 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsPEN 13,720
- Livestock farm labourersPEN 14,020
- Farm handPEN 14,510
- GardenerPEN 14,490
- Water-based fisheries workerPEN 13,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,295 a month, PEN 15,540 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 13,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 17,380.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $4,357 in Peru, 10.4 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: PEN 15,540 a year against PEN 13,720 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate