Between March and May 2025, the average income for women working in Lima, Peru amounted to around 1,794.6 Peruvian soles per month. In turn, the average monthly income for men stood at 2,448.7 Peruvian soles, about 654.1 soles more than women. Average salaries in Lima, Peru According to the employment survey carried out by Peru's National Statistics Institute (INEI, for its acronym in Spanish), the average income of legal workers based in the Peruvian capital does not only vary by gender but also among different age groups and economic sectors. For instance, an employee aged 45 or more can earn around 66 percent more a worker who is up to 24 years old. In turn, service sector workers have higher monthly salaries than employees in manufacture or retail. Employment in Peru More than half the working population in Peru is considered self-employed, one of the highest shares in Latin America. Even though Peru's unemployment rate has remained below four percent since 2009 (except for 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the share of people out of employment in Lima was considerably higher than the national average.

Wages in Peru increased to 2250 PEN/Month in August from 2212 PEN/Month in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Peru Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

From March to May 2025, workers aged between 25 and 44 years old in Lima, Peru earned an average of 2,215.5 Peruvian soles per month. Men in the Peruvian capital registered a higher monthly salary than their female counterparts.

Key information about Peru Monthly Earnings

• Peru Monthly Earnings stood at 567 USD in Jan 2025, compared with the previous figure of 566 USD in Dec 2024
• Peru Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Mar 2001 to Jan 2025, with an average number of 435 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 567 USD in Jan 2025 and a record low of 205 USD in Apr 2001

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. The Central Reserve Bank of Peru provides Monthly Earnings in local currency. The Central Reserve Bank of Peru average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings cover Lima Metropolitan area only.


Further information about Peru Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Peru Population reached 33 million people in Jun 2020
• Unemployment Rate of Peru increased to 6 % in Jan 2025
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 72 % in Dec 2022

Throughout the displayed period, the average income of the population in Peru has shown an upward trend, culminating in its highest value in 2019. By 2021, the average income stood at approximately 1,327 Peruvian soles.

Workers in the construction sector in Lima, Peru had the second highest monthly income between May and July 2025. An employee in construction in the Peruvian capital earned an average of ******* Peruvian soles per month. Retail and trade, on the other hand, was the economic sector with the lowest monthly salary in Lima.

Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Primary data was reported at 1,016.900 PEN in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,057.100 PEN for Sep 2018. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Primary data is updated monthly, averaging 855.800 PEN from Jun 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,077.300 PEN in Aug 2017 and a record low of 502.500 PEN in Sep 2007. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Primary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Information Science. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G008: Monthly Income .

Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Secondary data was reported at 1,267.200 PEN in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,253.100 PEN for Sep 2018. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Secondary data is updated monthly, averaging 1,026.200 PEN from Jun 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,297.000 PEN in Mar 2018 and a record low of 642.900 PEN in Jun 2007. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Secondary data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Information Science. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G008: Monthly Income .

About this dataset

Context

The dataset illustrates the median household income in Peru town, spanning the years from 2010 to 2023, with all figures adjusted to 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varied over the last decade. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into median household income trends and explore income variations.

Key observations:

From 2010 to 2023, the median household income for Peru town increased by $8,417 (14.25%), as per the American Community Survey estimates. In comparison, median household income for the United States increased by $5,602 (7.68%) between 2010 and 2023.

Analyzing the trend in median household income between the years 2010 and 2023, spanning 13 annual cycles, we observed that median household income, when adjusted for 2023 inflation using the Consumer Price Index retroactive series (R-CPI-U-RS), experienced growth year by year for 7 years and declined for 6 years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Years for which data is available:

• 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 0223

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year from 2010 to 2023
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific year
• YOY Change($): Change in median household income between the current and the previous year, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars
• YOY Change(%): Percent change in median household income between current and the previous year

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town median household income. You can refer the same here

Throughout the displayed period, the average monthly income among the Peruvian population has consistently been significantly higher for males compared to females. This income disparity between genders has persisted across all the years, accompanied by an upward trend until 2020.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Peru. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Peru population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 86.67% of the total residents in Peru. Notably, the median household income for White households is $51,250. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $51,250.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Peru.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru median household income by race. You can refer the same here

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Peru was last recorded at 6711.19 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Peru is equivalent to 53 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Peru GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Age 45 & Over data was reported at 1,984.600 PEN in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,032.100 PEN for Sep 2018. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Age 45 & Over data is updated monthly, averaging 1,560.400 PEN from Jun 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,032.100 PEN in Sep 2018 and a record low of 982.500 PEN in Oct 2007. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Age 45 & Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Information Science. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G008: Monthly Income .

In 2021, the department of Moquegua had the highest average monthly income among the Peruvian population, with individuals receiving approximately ***** Peruvian soles. It was followed by Metropolitan Lima and Madre de Dios in terms of income levels.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Peru town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2013 and 2023, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Peru town, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $6,237(6.98%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $89,362 in 2013 and $83,125 in 2023.
• Black or African American: As per the U.S. Census Bureau population data, in Peru town, there are no households where the householder is Black or African American; hence, the median household income for the Black or African American population is not applicable.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Peru town.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• 2023: 2023 median household income
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Peru, IL, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Peru, IL reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories. The dataset highlights the variation in number of households with income, offering valuable insights into the distribution of Peru households based on income levels.

Key observations

• For Family Households: In Peru, the majority of family households, representing 14.11%, earn $75,000 to $99,999, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising 0.72%, have incomes falling $150,000 to $199,999, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
• For Non-Family Households: In Peru, the majority of non-family households, accounting for 14.12%, have income $75,000 to $99,999, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising 1.37%, earn $150,000 to $199,999, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: The income level represents the income brackets ranging from Less than $10,000 to $200,000 or more in Peru, IL (As mentioned above).
• All Households: Count of households for the specified income level
• % All Households: Percentage of households at the specified income level relative to the total households in Peru, IL
• Family Households: Count of family households for the specified income level
• % Family Households: Percentage of family households at the specified income level relative to the total family households in Peru, IL
• Non-Family Households: Count of non-family households for the specified income level
• % Non-Family Households: Percentage of non-family households at the specified income level relative to the total non-family households in Peru, IL

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru median household income. You can refer the same here

Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Female data was reported at 1,350.600 PEN in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,373.500 PEN for Oct 2018. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 1,079.050 PEN from Jun 2007 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 138 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,432.200 PEN in Aug 2018 and a record low of 672.900 PEN in Jun 2007. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Information Science. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G008: Monthly Income .

In 2023, the average income per capita in Peru was ***** Peruvian Soles. A small drop from the previous year. Since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the South American country, 2022 was the year with the highest average income per capita.

Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Male data was reported at 1,972.700 PEN in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,927.800 PEN for Sep 2018. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Male data is updated monthly, averaging 1,577.900 PEN from Jun 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,006.500 PEN in Nov 2016 and a record low of 1,011.800 PEN in Jun 2007. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Information Science. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.G008: Monthly Income .

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Peru, New York, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 33,476, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 220,557. This indicates that the top earners earn 7 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 260,988, which is 118.33% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 779.63% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru town median household income. You can refer the same here