Average Equipment Operator Salary in Peru for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Equipment Operator salary for 2024 in Peru and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Peruvian sol. To keep things simple, we are using the PEN currency code instead of the currency symbol S/ .

How Much Does an Equipment Operator Make in Peru?

An Equipment Operator working in Peru will typically earn around 22,420 PEN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 12,620 PEN to the highest average salary of 35,300 PEN.

Average Annual Salary
22,420 PEN
Average Monthly Salary
1,868 PEN

Lowest Annual Salary
12,620 PEN
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,051 PEN

Highest Annual Salary
35,300 PEN
Highest Monthly Salary
2,941 PEN

These are average salaries for an Equipment Operator in Peru and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Equipment Operator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Equipment Operator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Equipment Operator Salaries in Peru

So we've looked at the average salaries an Equipment Operator will earn in Peru. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Equipment Operator can earn between 12,620 PEN and 35,300 PEN on average in Peru. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Equipment Operator in Peru is 19,980 PEN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 19,980 PEN, and 50% of the population earn more than 19,980 PEN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Equipment Operator salary in Peru, 25% of the population are earning less than 17,020 PEN while 75% of the population earn more than 17,020 PEN.

75% of the population earn less than 25,720 PEN, and 25% of the population earn more than 25,720 PEN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Equipment Operator Salary by Experience Level in Peru

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average equipment operator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Equipment Operator in Peru that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 12,620 PEN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Equipment Operator salary would increase to 17,560 PEN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Equipment Operator, the average salary would be 23,140 PEN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 28,720 PEN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Equipment Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 29,600 PEN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Equipment Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 32,900 PEN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
12,620 PEN
2-5 Years +23%
17,560 PEN
5-10 Years +42%
23,140 PEN
10-15 Years +17%
28,720 PEN
15-20 Years +10%
29,600 PEN
20+ Years +6%
32,900 PEN

Equipment Operator Salary by Education Level in Peru

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Equipment Operator in Peru based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Equipment Operator in Peru with a high school education can earn an average salary of 17,560 PEN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Equipment Operator in Peru with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 23,480 PEN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Equipment Operator in Peru with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 34,540 PEN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
17,560 PEN
Certificate or Diploma +40%
23,480 PEN
Bachelor's Degree +42%
34,540 PEN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Peru is around 37,700 to 113,000 PEN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Equipment Operator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Peru, a male equipment operator will earn an average of 23,660 PEN, while a female equipment operator will earn around 23,520 PEN.

This means that a male equipment operator earns approximately 1% more than a female equipment operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Peru

Male
23,660 PEN
Female -1%
23,520 PEN

Equipment Operator Average Pay Raise in Peru

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Equipment Operator in Peru is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Peru is around 9% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Equipment Operator in Peru can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Peru for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Peru.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Equipment Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Peru

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Equipment Operator is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Peru earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
93,880 PEN
Private Sector -10%
85,700 PEN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Equipment Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Equipment Operator in Peru.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 23,480 PEN
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 24,840 PEN
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 34,360 PEN
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 87,020 PEN
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 78,400 PEN
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 56,880 PEN
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 48,740 PEN
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 54,460 PEN
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 56,060 PEN
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 58,800 PEN
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 28,860 PEN
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 103,440 PEN
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 40,240 PEN
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 34,380 PEN
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 24,800 PEN
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 PEN
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 24,280 PEN
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 24,840 PEN
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 71,660 PEN
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 37,880 PEN
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 26,780 PEN
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 36,020 PEN
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 24,200 PEN
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 41,480 PEN
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 PEN
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 27,020 PEN
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 27,020 PEN
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,500 PEN
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 23,260 PEN
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 39,420 PEN
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 32,900 PEN
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 101,920 PEN
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 80,280 PEN
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 49,700 PEN
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 150,000 PEN
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 77,100 PEN
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 30,220 PEN
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 118,200 PEN
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 27,040 PEN
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 46,160 PEN
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 66,580 PEN
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 32,620 PEN
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 23,480 PEN
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 PEN
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 98,820 PEN
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 27,300 PEN
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 78,960 PEN
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 114,900 PEN
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 87,000 PEN
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 PEN
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 41,980 PEN
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 32,900 PEN
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 65,920 PEN
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 28,680 PEN
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 102,620 PEN
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 70,600 PEN
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 80,580 PEN
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 23,500 PEN
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 41,660 PEN
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 73,880 PEN
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 75,260 PEN
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 119,700 PEN
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 66,480 PEN
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 106,980 PEN
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 30,700 PEN
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 23,080 PEN
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 77,100 PEN
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 25,680 PEN
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 66,140 PEN
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 109,340 PEN
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 136,100 PEN
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 37,800 PEN
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 32,020 PEN
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 123,400 PEN
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 103,440 PEN
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 157,600 PEN
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 80,840 PEN
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 117,100 PEN
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 89,120 PEN
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 22,540 PEN
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 152,100 PEN
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 36,940 PEN
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 57,620 PEN
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 77,380 PEN
Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 37,200 PEN
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 31,040 PEN
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 103,440 PEN
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 79,260 PEN
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 112,660 PEN
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 31,180 PEN
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 37,380 PEN
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 117,440 PEN
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 45,200 PEN
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 25,220 PEN
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 26,100 PEN
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 23,400 PEN
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 66,120 PEN
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 32,420 PEN
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 137,400 PEN
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 59,240 PEN
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 39,960 PEN
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 25,940 PEN
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 29,540 PEN
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 28,820 PEN
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 46,980 PEN
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 23,700 PEN
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 93,100 PEN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Peru, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Arequipa 25,220 PEN
Chiclayo 24,280 PEN
Cusco 19,980 PEN
Huancayo 21,980 PEN
Iquitos 21,560 PEN
Lima 27,380 PEN
Trujillo 22,540 PEN

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