How much does a ship pilot make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,234 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,516
- 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 | $105,000 |
| 2. United States | $92,460 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $85,340 |
| 72. Jordan estimate | $7,552 |
| 73. Peru estimate | $7,516 |
| 74. Djibouti estimate | $7,460 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $456 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineerPEN 28,580
- Airline pilotPEN 36,550
- Air traffic controllerPEN 35,790
- Air traffic safety technicianPEN 25,490
- Wind technicianPEN 21,890
- Technical aidePEN 25,020
- Electrical technicianPEN 26,210
- Electronics engineering technicianPEN 24,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship pilot make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,234 a month, PEN 26,810 a year.
How much does a ship pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 20,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 34,260.
Which country pays a ship pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $92,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a ship pilot make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $92,460 a year against $7,516 in Peru, 12.3 times more.
Who makes more, a ship pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: PEN 28,580 a year against PEN 26,810 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate