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How much does a soldier make in Peru?

PEN 38,020a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,168 a month. estimate

Equals
$10,660
Compared with the median pay in Peru
2.1 times
Data from
2025

Where Peru ranks among 111 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandLatviaKenyaGambiaPeru, rank 47

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Peru
Lowest 10%: PEN 31,000Median: PEN 38,020Highest 10%: PEN 44,840

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$139,000
2. Norway estimate$105,900
3. Austria estimate$96,090
46. Lebanon estimate$10,700
47. Peru estimate$10,660
48. Bolivia estimate$10,000
111. Gambia estimate$658
Compare armed forces occupations, other ranks in 111 countries

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a soldier make a month in Peru?

    The median gross salary is PEN 3,168 a month, PEN 38,020 a year.

    How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?

    The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 31,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 44,840.

    Which country pays a soldier the most?

    United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.

    Does a soldier make more in Peru or in United States?

    In United States: $78,350 a year against $10,660 in Peru, 7.4 times more.

    Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate