How much does a journalist make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,832 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,527
- 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $9,548 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,527 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,504 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerPEN 32,500
- TranslatorPEN 31,310
- LawyerPEN 45,260
- JudgePEN 48,390
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedPEN 38,990
- Museum curatorPEN 32,740
- LibrarianPEN 33,790
- EconomistPEN 41,440
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,832 a month, PEN 33,980 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 26,620 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 45,380.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $9,527 in Peru, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: PEN 33,980 a year against PEN 32,500 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate