Peru

Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
9%

About 

Peru

Located in western South America, Peru encompasses a wide range of geographies, from coastal plains to the high mountains of the Andes. Peru is an upper-middle-income country with a diverse population.

Overview

Population
34,294,231
Language
Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
Capital
Lima
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Country code
+51
Min wage
930 PEN per month
Working hours
8 hours
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
48 hours

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

9%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Health insurance/private health system: 9%
VAT

18%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 14 Apr: Maundy Thursday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 29 Jun: Feast of St Peter and St Paul
  • 28 Jul: Independence Day
  • 29 Jul: Independence Day Holiday
  • 30 Aug: Santa Rosa de Lima
  • 8 Oct: Battle of Angamos
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 8 Dec: Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days

Paid sick leave is 365 days (the first 20 paid by the employer and the remainder by social security).

Maternity leave

Paid maternity leave is 98 days (half before the due date and half after the birth). Maternity leave can be extended by 30 days in cases of complicated or multiple births. The national health service pays for maternity leave. To be eligible, the mother must have completed at least three months of employment in the six months before the leave commences.

Paternity leave

Paid paternity leave is 10 days after the birth (or 20 days if the birth is premature or otherwise complicated).

Termination

Termination Process

Termination processes vary depending on the type of contract, reason for termination, the employment agreement, and any collective agreements in place.

Notice Period

Employees (and their trade union) are entitled to at least six days' notice in writing to enable them to respond.

Severance Pay

In the event of dismissal without sufficient cause, employees are often awarded severance pay of up to 12 months' salary.

Probation Period

Probation periods typically last for three months, with the exact details specified in the employment contract. Extensions to six months (for skilled workers) and one year (for managers) are possible.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Peru

Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
9%

About 

Peru

Located in western South America, Peru encompasses a wide range of geographies, from coastal plains to the high mountains of the Andes. Peru is an upper-middle-income country with a diverse population.

Overview

Population
34,294,231
Language
Spanish, Aymara, Quechua
Capital
Lima
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Country code
+51
Min wage
930 PEN per month
Working hours
8 hours
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
48 hours

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

9%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Health insurance/private health system: 9%
VAT

18%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 14 Apr: Maundy Thursday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 29 Jun: Feast of St Peter and St Paul
  • 28 Jul: Independence Day
  • 29 Jul: Independence Day Holiday
  • 30 Aug: Santa Rosa de Lima
  • 8 Oct: Battle of Angamos
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 8 Dec: Immaculate Conception
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days

Paid sick leave is 365 days (the first 20 paid by the employer and the remainder by social security).

Maternity leave

Paid maternity leave is 98 days (half before the due date and half after the birth). Maternity leave can be extended by 30 days in cases of complicated or multiple births. The national health service pays for maternity leave. To be eligible, the mother must have completed at least three months of employment in the six months before the leave commences.

Paternity leave

Paid paternity leave is 10 days after the birth (or 20 days if the birth is premature or otherwise complicated).

Termination

Termination Process

Termination processes vary depending on the type of contract, reason for termination, the employment agreement, and any collective agreements in place.

Notice Period

Employees (and their trade union) are entitled to at least six days' notice in writing to enable them to respond.

Severance Pay

In the event of dismissal without sufficient cause, employees are often awarded severance pay of up to 12 months' salary.

Probation Period

Probation periods typically last for three months, with the exact details specified in the employment contract. Extensions to six months (for skilled workers) and one year (for managers) are possible.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation