How much does a security guard make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,285 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,323
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.8 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 80. Djibouti estimate | $4,339 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $4,323 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $4,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterPEN 20,410
- Police officerPEN 20,730
- Correctional officerPEN 18,460
- Aid workerPEN 17,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,285 a month, PEN 15,420 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 13,950 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 18,260.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $69,150 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $4,323 in Peru, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: PEN 20,410 a year against PEN 15,420 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate