How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 1,158 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,897
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 68. Mongolia estimate | $3,921 |
| 69. Peru estimate | $3,897 |
| 70. Russia estimate | $3,832 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsPEN 13,720
- Livestock farm labourersPEN 14,020
- Farm handPEN 14,510
- GardenerPEN 14,490
- Forest workerPEN 15,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 1,158 a month, PEN 13,900 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 12,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 16,240.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $3,897 in Peru, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: PEN 14,510 a year against PEN 13,900 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate