How much does a mining assistant make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,531 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,150
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $76,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,310 |
| 3. Australia | $60,520 |
| 70. Mongolia estimate | $5,182 |
| 71. Peru estimate | $5,150 |
| 72. Russia estimate | $5,064 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Civils workerPEN 18,220
- Construction workerPEN 15,860
- Picker and packerPEN 13,240
- Factory labourerPEN 15,050
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversPEN 14,090
- Fiacre driverPEN 13,120
- Warehouse workerPEN 15,520
- Shelf stackerPEN 12,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mining assistant make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,531 a month, PEN 18,370 a year.
How much does a mining assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 16,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 21,200.
Which country pays a mining assistant the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $76,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mining assistant make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $50,440 a year against $5,150 in Peru, 9.8 times more.
Who makes more, a mining assistant or a civils worker?
A mining assistant: PEN 18,370 a year against PEN 18,220 for a civils worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate