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How much does a zoologist make in Peru?

PEN 37,740a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 3,145 a month. estimate

Equals
$10,580
Compared with the median pay in Peru
2.1 times
Data from
2025

Where Peru ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaPeru, rank 63

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

What biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals earn in Peru
Lowest 10%: PEN 31,170Median: PEN 37,740Highest 10%: PEN 46,640

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$111,100
2. United States$100,600
3. Luxembourg estimate$91,170
62. Honduras estimate$10,600
63. Peru estimate$10,580
64. Brazil estimate$10,550
144. Nigeria estimate$399
Compare biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a zoologist make a month in Peru?

The median gross salary is PEN 3,145 a month, PEN 37,740 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 31,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 46,640.

Which country pays a zoologist the most?

United States, with a median of $100,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $100,600 a year against $10,580 in Peru, 9.5 times more.

Who makes more, a zoologist or a forestry advisor?

A zoologist: PEN 37,740 a year against PEN 36,540 for a forestry advisor, 1.0 times more.

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