How much does a sewing machine operator make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,385 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,659
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.9 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 68. Mauritius estimate | $4,690 |
| 69. Peru estimate | $4,659 |
| 70. Honduras estimate | $4,543 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorPEN 18,100
- Textile machine operatorPEN 17,930
- Fabric dyerPEN 19,080
- Hide machine operatorPEN 19,210
- Gluing operatorPEN 17,650
- Laundry workerPEN 16,520
- Textile braiderPEN 18,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,385 a month, PEN 16,620 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 14,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 18,480.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
Iceland, with a median of $56,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $4,659 in Peru, 7.9 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: PEN 18,100 a year against PEN 16,620 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate