How much does a high school teacher make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,052 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,270
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 2.0 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $10,290 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $10,270 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $10,240 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorPEN 37,420
- Vocational teacherPEN 33,900
- Elementary school teacherPEN 34,480
- Preschool teacherPEN 29,080
- Education officerPEN 34,330
- Special needs teacherPEN 34,840
- Esol teacherPEN 29,520
- Music teacherPEN 30,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 3,052 a month, PEN 36,620 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 31,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 43,000.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $10,270 in Peru, 7.0 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: PEN 36,620 a year against PEN 33,900 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate