How much does a metalworker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,536 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,168
- 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 74. Jordan estimate | $5,193 |
| 75. Peru estimate | $5,168 |
| 76. Kazakhstan estimate | $5,120 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderPEN 16,990
- WelderPEN 17,950
- Steel erectorPEN 19,110
- RiggerPEN 20,220
- BlacksmithPEN 17,290
- Metal workerPEN 17,610
- Cnc operatorPEN 18,260
- GrinderPEN 16,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,536 a month, PEN 18,430 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 15,310 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 22,680.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $5,168 in Peru, 12.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: PEN 18,430 a year against PEN 16,990 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate