How much does a social worker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,755 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,269
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.8 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 62. Honduras estimate | $9,289 |
| 63. Peru estimate | $9,269 |
| 64. Brazil estimate | $9,246 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistPEN 41,440
- AnthropologistPEN 33,400
- HistorianPEN 34,940
- PsychologistPEN 37,130
- Religious professionalsPEN 29,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,755 a month, PEN 33,060 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 28,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 40,000.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $9,269 in Peru, 6.6 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: PEN 41,440 a year against PEN 33,060 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate