How much does a historian make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,911 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,794
- 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. United States | $106,300 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $102,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $84,410 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $9,816 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,794 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,770 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $369 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistPEN 41,440
- AnthropologistPEN 33,400
- PsychologistPEN 37,130
- Social workerPEN 33,060
- Religious professionalsPEN 29,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a historian make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,911 a month, PEN 34,940 a year.
How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 28,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 41,530.
Which country pays a historian the most?
United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a historian make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $106,300 a year against $9,794 in Peru, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a historian or an economist?
An economist: PEN 41,440 a year against PEN 34,940 for a historian, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate