How much does a musician make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,527 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,500
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.7 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. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $8,519 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $8,500 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $8,479 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistPEN 33,550
- Ballet dancerPEN 29,980
- Art directorPEN 36,110
- ActorPEN 25,580
- AnnouncerPEN 33,610
- PerformerPEN 24,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,527 a month, PEN 30,320 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 21,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 38,240.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $8,500 in Peru, 10.9 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: PEN 33,550 a year against PEN 30,320 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate