Employer cost calculator: Peru 2026

What an employee really costs in Peru: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A S/ 3,000 monthly salary costs about S/ 4,357 (1.45× gross).

Gross salary per month (PEN)

Total cost to employer per month

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Employer cost by salary

EsSalud 9% and accruals for gratificaciones with the 9% bonus, CTS and vacations.

Gross per month	S/ 1,230	S/ 3,000	S/ 6,000	S/ 12,000
EsSalud	S/ 111	S/ 270	S/ 540	S/ 1,080
Gratificaciones (accrual)	S/ 205	S/ 500	S/ 1,000	S/ 2,000
9% bonus (accrual)	S/ 18	S/ 45	S/ 90	S/ 180
CTS (accrual)	S/ 120	S/ 292	S/ 583	S/ 1,167
Vacations (accrual)	S/ 102	S/ 250	S/ 500	S/ 1,000
Total employer cost	S/ 1,786	S/ 4,357	S/ 8,713	S/ 17,427
Cost multiplier	1.452×	1.452×	1.452×	1.452×
Employee take-home	S/ 1,071	S/ 2,585	S/ 4,817	S/ 8,994

EsSalud 9% (minimum base RMV 1,230). Gratificaciones (July/December) carry no EsSalud; the 9% bonificación extraordinaria is paid instead. CTS ≈ 1/12 salary + 1/6 gratificación. Excludes SCTR and Vida Ley.

Employee side: Peru take-home pay calculator.

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Questions

How much does it cost to employ someone in Peru?

On top of gross pay, employers in Peru pay esSalud 9% and accruals for gratificaciones with the 9% bonus, CTS and vacations. For a S/ 3,000 monthly salary the total is about S/ 4,357, or 1.45 times gross pay.

Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?

No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.

Sources

Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.