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Peru

Peru

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Peru

(The data below is for reference only. You may refer to the official government websites or contact us for updates.)

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CapitalLima
CurrencyPeruvian Sol (PEN)
LanguagesSpanish
Payroll FrequencyMonthly, plus two extra 'gratificacion' salary payments (July and December) and biannual CTS severance deposits (May and November).
GDP per Capitaapprox. $8,000 (2025, IMF estimate)
Employer Tax9% (EsSalud) + ~9.72%/yr CTS accrual
CapitalLima
CurrencyPeruvian Sol (PEN)
LanguagesSpanish
Payroll FrequencyMonthly, plus two extra 'gratificacion' salary payments (July and December) and biannual CTS severance deposits (May and November).
GDP per Capitaapprox. $8,000 (2025, IMF estimate)
Employer Tax9% (EsSalud) + ~9.72%/yr CTS accrual

Talent Landscape Analysis

Peru is well known for scenic beauty and amazing places to visit. The country has macroeconomic fundamentals for progressive GDP growth. From the beginning of the 21st century, Peru has reached a 5.0% average annual GDP growth in this period. Assertive Internal Policies and External Economic Conditions, combinedly in favor of Peru’s GDP growth.

Major economic Cities

Lima, Arequipa, La Libertad, Piura

Skills in demand

Mining and engineering, finance and accounting, software/IT, and bilingual (Spanish-English) customer-support and shared-services roles are in strong demand, concentrated in Lima.

Peru map

Salary Data

The average salary in Peru are mentioned below:

Employing in Peru

While onboarding employees from Peru, the employer should be knowledgeable about the Employment laws, regulations, deductions, and benefits. This section has all the necessary information that employers can use.

Employee Contract
Leave Policy
Payroll
Taxes
Offboarding & Termination
Visa and Immigration
Employee Contract

Basic

 

In Peru, the Employment contract is an important document as it mentions all the necessary details and terms of the employment. The employee must be provided with the contract along with providing all the terms and conditions, mentioning the benefits, deductions, and leaves.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period in Peru is 3 months long.

 

13th Month Pay

 

In Peru, 13th and 14th-month pay are mandatory.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employers in Peru may provide the following benefits to their employees:

  • Employee Insurance.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Pensions. Allowances.
  • 13th month pay. 
  • 14th month pay. 
  • Annual paid Leave.

Employee Contract

Basic

 

In Peru, the Employment contract is an important document as it mentions all the necessary details and terms of the employment. The employee must be provided with the contract along with providing all the terms and conditions, mentioning the benefits, deductions, and leaves.

 

Probation Period

 

The probation period in Peru is 3 months long.

 

13th Month Pay

 

In Peru, 13th and 14th-month pay are mandatory.

 

Employee Benefits

 

Employers in Peru may provide the following benefits to their employees:

  • Employee Insurance.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Pensions. Allowances.
  • 13th month pay. 
  • 14th month pay. 
  • Annual paid Leave.

Leave Policy

Public and Provincial Holidays

Leave Information

Payroll

Taxes

Offboarding & Termination

Visa and Immigration

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