How much does a police officer make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,727 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,811
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.1 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 | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 80. Djibouti estimate | $5,832 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $5,811 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $5,565 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterPEN 20,410
- Correctional officerPEN 18,460
- Security guardPEN 15,420
- Aid workerPEN 17,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,727 a month, PEN 20,730 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 17,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 24,490.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $5,811 in Peru, 13.8 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: PEN 20,730 a year against PEN 18,460 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate