How much does a water plant operator make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,005 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,743
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.3 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 | $94,230 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,560 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,320 |
| 71. Jordan estimate | $6,776 |
| 72. Peru estimate | $6,743 |
| 73. Djibouti estimate | $6,693 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $409 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Power plant operatorPEN 28,000
- Chemical operatorPEN 27,200
- Process operatorPEN 30,830
- Metal furnace operatorPEN 25,060
- Pulp control workerPEN 21,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water plant operator make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,005 a month, PEN 24,050 a year.
How much does a water plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 20,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 28,130.
Which country pays a water plant operator the most?
United States, with a median of $68,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water plant operator make more in Peru or in United States?
In United States: $68,970 a year against $6,743 in Peru, 10.2 times more.
Who makes more, a water plant operator or a power plant operator?
A power plant operator: PEN 28,000 a year against PEN 24,050 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate