How much does a metal worker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,467 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,936
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 74. Jordan estimate | $4,960 |
| 75. Peru estimate | $4,936 |
| 76. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,891 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithPEN 17,290
- Cnc operatorPEN 18,260
- GrinderPEN 16,800
- Metal molderPEN 16,990
- WelderPEN 17,950
- MetalworkerPEN 18,430
- Steel erectorPEN 19,110
- RiggerPEN 20,220
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,467 a month, PEN 17,610 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 15,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 20,530.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $4,936 in Peru, 12.6 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: PEN 18,260 a year against PEN 17,610 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate