How much do water and firewood collectors earn in Peru
PEN 14,480a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,207 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,060
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What water and firewood collectors earn in Peru
Lowest 10%: PEN 13,090Median: PEN 14,480Highest 10%: PEN 16,430
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $60,440 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,150 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $45,150 |
| 68. Mongolia estimate | $4,085 |
| 69. Peru estimate | $4,060 |
| 70. Russia estimate | $3,992 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierPEN 14,290
- Odd job personsPEN 15,260
- Meter readerPEN 14,720
- Gym workerPEN 13,850
- Waste collectorPEN 15,470
- SorterPEN 15,510
- Street sweeperPEN 15,210
Frequently asked questions
How much do water and firewood collectors earn a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,207 a month, PEN 14,480 a year.
Which country pays water and firewood collectors the most?
United States, with a median of $40,240 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do water and firewood collectors earn more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $40,240 a year against $4,060 in Peru, 9.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate