How much does a rig driller make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,185 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,350
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.4 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. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 68. Mauritius estimate | $7,400 |
| 69. Peru estimate | $7,350 |
| 70. Honduras estimate | $7,168 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersPEN 26,150
- Stone planerPEN 21,830
- Stone fabricatorPEN 21,670
- Metal casterPEN 23,020
- Metal filerPEN 21,120
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsPEN 24,160
- Photo retoucherPEN 18,320
- Cure operatorPEN 20,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,185 a month, PEN 26,220 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 22,780 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 30,780.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $7,350 in Peru, 7.8 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: PEN 26,220 a year against PEN 21,830 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate