How much does a power plant operator make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,333 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,849
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 72. Jordan estimate | $7,886 |
| 73. Peru estimate | $7,849 |
| 74. Djibouti estimate | $7,790 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorPEN 24,050
- Chemical operatorPEN 27,200
- Process operatorPEN 30,830
- Metal furnace operatorPEN 25,060
- Pulp control workerPEN 21,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,333 a month, PEN 28,000 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 23,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 32,300.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $7,849 in Peru, 10.1 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: PEN 28,000 a year against PEN 24,050 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate