A person working as Nursing Home Administrator in Peru typically earns around 3,970 PEN per month. Salaries range from 1,990 PEN (lowest) to 6,160 PEN (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Nursing Home Administrator salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
![]() 1,990 PEN |
![]() 3,670 PEN |
![]() 6,160 PEN |
Nursing Home Administrator salaries in Peru range from 1,990 PEN per month (starting salary) to 6,160 PEN per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
The median salary is 3,670 PEN per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Nursing Home Administrator(s) are earning less than 3,670 PEN while the other half are earning more than 3,670 PEN. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Nursing Home Administrator(s) are earning less than 3,020 PEN while 75% of them are earning more than 3,020 PEN. Also from the diagram, 75% of Nursing Home Administrator(s) are earning less than 4,190 PEN while 25% are earning more than 4,190 PEN.
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 2,320 PEN to 3,240 PEN. Approximatly 20% fall under the 2,320 PEN cap. Ten percent of wages are from 3,240 PEN to 3,650 PEN. Only 5% of people grossed 3,650 PEN or more.
0 - 2 Years | 2,380 PEN | |
2 - 5 Years | +32% | 3,150 PEN |
5 - 10 Years | +34% | 4,220 PEN |
10 - 15 Years | +19% | 5,030 PEN |
15 - 20 Years | +8% | 5,430 PEN |
20+ Years | +7% | 5,820 PEN |
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Nursing Home Administrator salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,380 PEN per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 3,150 PEN per month, 32% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 4,220 PEN per month, 34% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Nursing Home Administrator whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 5,030 PEN per month, 19% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 5,430 PEN per month, 8% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 5,820 PEN per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
High School | 2,990 PEN | |
Certificate or Diploma | +14% | 3,400 PEN |
Bachelor's Degree | +36% | 4,610 PEN |
Master's Degree | +26% | 5,820 PEN |
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Nursing Home Administrator salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary is 2,990 PEN per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 3,400 PEN per month, 14% more than someone having a High School degree.
People with Bachelor's Degree have an average salary of 4,610 PEN per month, 36% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Professionals who hold a Master's Degree are rewarded with an average salary of 5,820 PEN per month, 26% more than someone with Bachelor's Degree.
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Peru costs anywhere from 37,700 Nuevo Sol(s) to 113,000 Nuevo Sol(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Nursing Home Administrator employees in Peru earn 5% less than their female counterparts on average.
Male | 3,860 PEN | |
Female | +5% | 4,070 PEN |
Nursing Home Administrator(s) in Peru are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Banking | 8% | |
Energy | 7% | |
Information Technology | 6% | |
Healthcare | 5% | |
Travel | 4% | |
Construction | 3% | |
Education | 2% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Peru for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.
"Nursing Home Administrator" is considered to be a moderate bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
48% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 52% | |
No Bonus | 48% |
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
The main two types of jobs | |
Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Average Salary 2019 | 3,620 PEN | |
Average Salary 2020 | +3% | 3,720 PEN |
Average Salary 2021 | +2% | 3,780 PEN |
Average Salary 2022 | +3% | 3,900 PEN |
Nursing Home Administrator salaries in Peru are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 3% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
The minimum pay rate per hour for 'Nursing Home Administrator' in Peru is 11 PEN. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
The average salary for Nursing Home Administrator is 30% less than that of Care Giving and Child Care. Also, Care Giving and Child Care salaries are 25% less than those of All Jobs.
Job Title | Average Salary |
Activity Assistant | 2,530 PEN | ![]() |
Advice Worker | 2,940 PEN | ![]() |
Care Manager | 8,620 PEN | ![]() |
Care Worker | 2,580 PEN | ![]() |
Child Care Assistant Director | 6,470 PEN | ![]() |
Child Care Specialist | 9,820 PEN | ![]() |
Child Care Teacher | 3,200 PEN | ![]() |
Child Development Center Assistant | 4,310 PEN | ![]() |
Child Development Specialist | 10,100 PEN | ![]() |
Child Life Specialist | 9,820 PEN | ![]() |
Child Protection Officer | 3,550 PEN | ![]() |
Child Psychotherapist | 11,000 PEN | ![]() |
Clinical Care Coordinator | 3,330 PEN | ![]() |
Custodian | 4,680 PEN | ![]() |
Day Care Director | 11,900 PEN | ![]() |
Elderly Care Giver | 2,400 PEN | ![]() |
Group Home Manager | 12,700 PEN | ![]() |
Kids Activity Assistant | 2,490 PEN | ![]() |
Live In Carer | 2,770 PEN | ![]() |
Nanny | 2,930 PEN | ![]() |
Nursery Nurse | 3,250 PEN | ![]() |
Nursery Teacher | 2,720 PEN | ![]() |
Nursing Home Administrator | 3,970 PEN | ![]() |
Personal Assistant | 2,440 PEN | ![]() |
Physical Health and Wellness Specialist | 10,500 PEN | ![]() |
Preschool Education Coordinator | 4,540 PEN | ![]() |
Primary Therapist | 8,270 PEN | ![]() |
Psychiatric Aide | 3,590 PEN | ![]() |
Rehabilitation Counselor | 9,410 PEN | ![]() |
City | Average Salary |
Arequipa | 4,470 PEN |
Chiclayo | 4,220 PEN |
Cusco | 3,770 PEN |
Huancayo | 3,890 PEN |
Iquitos | 3,800 PEN |
Lima | 4,370 PEN |
Trujillo | 4,130 PEN |
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Peru earn 9% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 7,250 PEN | |
Public Sector | +9% | 7,890 PEN |
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,670 PEN and 4,190 PEN. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.
The base salary for Nursing Home Administrator in Peru is ranges from 3,020 PEN to 4,190 PEN. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary