How much does a mechanical engineer make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,468 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,670
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 2.3 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $11,690 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $11,670 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $11,640 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineerPEN 40,890
- Civil engineerPEN 39,640
- Environment engineerPEN 37,890
- Chemical engineerPEN 40,820
- Mine engineerPEN 43,900
- Test engineerPEN 40,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 3,468 a month, PEN 41,620 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 36,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 49,800.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $11,670 in Peru, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mechanical engineer: PEN 41,620 a year against PEN 40,890 for an industrial engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate