Wages in Peru increased to 2155 PEN/Month in May from 2102 PEN/Month in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Peru Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Between January and March 2024, the average income for women working in Lima, Peru amounted to around 1,658 Peruvian soles per month. In turn, the average monthly income for men stood at 2,249.4 Peruvian soles, about 591 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.

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

• 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

Workers in the construction sector in Lima, Peru had the second highest monthly income in 2024. 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.

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.

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 .

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.

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 presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Peru. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Peru, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $52,807 for males and $34,433 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Peru. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 65 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 35%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the city of Peru.

Surprisingly, the gender pay gap percentage was higher across all roles, including non-full-time employment, for women compared to men. This suggests that full-time employment offers a more equitable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Peru.

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 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

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 median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Peru town. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Peru town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $50,333 for males and $21,250 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Peru town. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 42 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 58%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the town of Peru town.

Surprisingly, the gender pay gap percentage was higher across all roles, including non-full-time employment, for women compared to men. This suggests that full-time employment offers a more equitable income scenario for women compared to other employment patterns in Peru town.

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 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

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 by race. You can refer the same here

Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Age 14 to 24 data was reported at 1,041.100 PEN in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,033.400 PEN for Sep 2018. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Age 14 to 24 data is updated monthly, averaging 864.900 PEN from Jun 2007 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,069.400 PEN in May 2017 and a record low of 546.400 PEN in Jun 2007. Peru Average Monthly Income: 3 Months Moving Average: Lima Metropolitan: Age 14 to 24 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: 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 .

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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 1,148 Peruvian Soles. That means, the average income is around 40 percent higher in the metropolitan areas of Lima and Callao than the average. This difference is even greater for people in Peru's rural areas.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Peru was reported at --0.63 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Peru - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2021, the department of Moquegua had the highest average monthly income among the Peruvian population, with individuals receiving approximately 1,764 Peruvian soles. It was followed by Metropolitan Lima and Madre de Dios in terms of income levels.

Peru: Income from natural resources, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2021 is 12.72 percent, an increase from 3.98 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 6.83 percent, based on data from 186 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1970 to 2021 is 6.61 percent. The minimum value, 1.33 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 15.55 percent was recorded in 1980.

Introduction: The educational attainment of women and their value generation through education has led to the prospect of achieving economic equality between men and women. However, women continue to receive lower wages compared to men, reflecting the growing inequality in various countries.

Objective: To estimate the impact of education on the gender wage gap in Peru during the period 2017-2021.

aterials and Methods: A quantitative approach is considered, with an explanatory type of research aimed at identifying the impact of education on the gender wage gap in Peru during the period 2017-2021. The research design is non-experimental and uses a time series that analyzes the influence of the latent variable of education on the gender wage gap. This is a continuous variable for estimating the Tobit model.

Results: The results show that the gender gap in Peru exhibited a decreasing trend between men and women during the period 2017-2020, with an average reduction of 10% until 2020 due to the health crisis. The highest average salary was achieved by men in 2019, reaching S/. 2289.97 soles, while women reached an average salary of S/. 1368.85 soles. In the post-pandemic scenario for 2021, the gender gap increased by 3%, with men earning an average salary of S/. 1999.63 soles and women earning an average salary of S/. 1281.16 soles. The analysis from 2017-2021 shows that years of education had a positive impact on the gender wage gap in Peru based on the Tobit model estimation.

Conclusions: During the analysis period of 2017-2021, years of education had a positive impact on the gender wage gap in Peru, with the greatest impact occurring during the health crisis. The probability of women's incomes improving with an increase in years of education was 2.35%, while for men, the highest impact was in 2018, with a probability of income improvement of 2.16% in terms of marginal effect.

Keywords: wage gap, income, education, educational policy, Tobit model