How much does a meter reader make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,226 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,125
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.8 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 70. Mongolia estimate | $4,151 |
| 71. Peru estimate | $4,125 |
| 72. Russia estimate | $4,057 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierPEN 14,290
- Odd job personsPEN 15,260
- Water and firewood collectorsPEN 14,480
- Gym workerPEN 13,850
- Waste collectorPEN 15,470
- SorterPEN 15,510
- Street sweeperPEN 15,210
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,226 a month, PEN 14,720 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 12,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 17,600.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $4,125 in Peru, 11.6 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: PEN 14,720 a year against PEN 14,290 for a courier, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate