Peru Minimum Wage 2026: S/ 1,230 from 1 October and What Employers Must Change
Peru’s minimum wage (remuneración mínima vital, RMV) rose from S/ 1,130 to S/ 1,230 a month on 1 October 2026, under Supreme Decree 015-2026-TR. The government plans a second step of S/ 70, to S/ 1,300, in the first half of 2027, through a further decree. The rise also changes the family allowance, the minimum EsSalud contribution and the minimum pay for night work.
The new rate
| Amount | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage (RMV) | S/ 1,230 a month | 1 October 2026 |
| Previous rate | S/ 1,130 a month | 1 January 2025 |
| Planned next step | S/ 1,300 a month | First half of 2027, subject to a new decree |
Sources: El Peruano and LP Derecho. The decree was signed on 28 September 2026 and applies to workers in the private sector.
The minimum wage applies to a full working day of eight hours, or 48 hours a week. Part-time workers are paid in proportion. The second step depends on a Ministry of Labour review of the economy, employment, productivity and inflation, so check for the new decree before you budget for 2027.
What else changes with the minimum wage
| Item | Before | From 1 October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Family allowance (10% of the RMV) | S/ 113 | S/ 123 |
| Minimum EsSalud contribution (9% of the RMV) | S/ 101.70 | S/ 110.70 |
| Minimum monthly pay for night work (RMV plus 35%) | S/ 1,525.50 | S/ 1,660.50 |
The family allowance applies to every employee with children under 18, or older children in higher education, whatever their salary, so it changes for most payrolls even when no one earns the minimum.
How the minimum wage has moved
| From | Monthly minimum wage |
|---|---|
| April 2018 | S/ 930 |
| May 2022 | S/ 1,025 |
| January 2025 | S/ 1,130 |
| October 2026 | S/ 1,230 |
| 2027 (planned) | S/ 1,300 |
What employers should do now
- Raise any salary below S/ 1,230 for October 2026 pay, including employees on probation.
- Update the family allowance to S/ 123 and the night-work minimum to S/ 1,660.50.
- Check contracts or bonus plans that refer to the minimum wage.
- Remember that the December gratificación and the November CTS deposit are based on the new pay.
- Budget for S/ 1,300 in 2027, and for the knock-on effect on pay scales just above the minimum.
If you employ through NNRoad’s employer of record service in Peru, we apply the new rates automatically and show them on your invoice. For the full cost picture, see the Peru EOR cost guide.
Questions about the Peru minimum wage
What is the minimum wage in Peru in 2026?
S/ 1,230 a month from 1 October 2026. From January to September 2026 it was S/ 1,130.
When will the minimum wage reach S/ 1,300?
The government plans the rise to S/ 1,300 for the first half of 2027, through a new supreme decree after a Ministry of Labour review.
Does the minimum wage apply to EOR employees?
Yes. NNRoad employs under the general private regime, so the minimum wage, gratificaciones, CTS and all other benefits apply in full.
What is the minimum wage in US dollars?
It depends on the exchange rate; at about S/ 3.4 to the dollar (October 2026), S/ 1,230 is roughly US$360 a month. Salaries are paid in soles.
Hiring in Peru?
We keep your payroll in line with every change to the minimum wage, tax unit and benefits. Ask for a proposal for your role.