How much does a waiter make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,001 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,366
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.7 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 | $53,830 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $53,620 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $48,430 |
| 80. Djibouti estimate | $3,378 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $3,366 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $3,223 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $293 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- BartenderPEN 12,570
- Flight attendantPEN 15,880
- Rail conductorPEN 14,910
- GuidePEN 13,980
- CookPEN 13,240
- HairdresserPEN 12,380
- BeauticianPEN 12,400
- Household managerPEN 14,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,001 a month, PEN 12,010 a year.
How much does a waiter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 9,319 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 15,200.
Which country pays a waiter the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waiter make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $35,240 a year against $3,366 in Peru, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a waiter or a bartender?
A bartender: PEN 12,570 a year against PEN 12,010 for a waiter, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate