Cost of hiring in Peru in 2026
Estimated employer cost uplift in Peru typically falls in the 40-50% range above gross salary, driven by two mandatory gratificaciones (13th and 14th salary equivalents), EsSalud health contributions, CTS severance fund, and 30 days paid annual leave.
Example annual salary
$30,000
Example employer costs
$13,500
Total employer cost / year
$43,500
Cost breakdown
What is included in employer costs
Key things to know
- Estimated employer cost uplift: 40-50% above gross salary (illustrative; varies by sector, SCTR risk class, and whether EPS is used instead of EsSalud).
- Key statutory costs: EsSalud health contribution (9% of remuneration), two mandatory gratificaciones in July and December (each equal to one monthly salary, adding ~16.67% annually), CTS severance fund deposits (~9.72% annually), and 30 calendar days paid vacation (~8.33%).
- Employees under EsSalud receive an additional 9% EsSalud bonus on each gratificacion payment. SCTR occupational risk insurance (~0.5-2%) applies for employees in hazardous roles.
- Always validate with local experts before signing contracts.
These numbers are directional estimates only. They do not constitute legal, tax, or payroll advice. Always confirm exact employer costs with a local advisor or payroll provider before making hiring decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Directionally, employer cost uplift in Peru is modeled at 40-50% above gross salary. At the illustrative $30,000 gross annual salary baseline used on this calculator, employer-side contributions round to about $13,500 and total employer cash cost to about $43,500. Peru has multiple mandatory employer cost layers: EsSalud health contributions (9%), two annual gratificaciones paid in July and December each equal to one full monthly salary (adding approximately 16.67% annually, plus an extra 9% EsSalud bonus on each), biannual CTS severance fund deposits (~9.72% annually), and 30 calendar days paid vacation (~8.33%). SCTR occupational risk insurance applies for employees in high-risk occupations. Together these put the total estimated employer cost uplift at roughly 40-50% above gross salary.
No. These are illustrative estimates only (directionally 40-50% uplift above gross salary for Peru in this model). For compliance and tax filings you must rely on licensed advisors or payroll providers.
