Peruvian Salary Guide 2026: Top Sectors & AI’s Rising Influence
Peruvian professionals in high-demand sectors are commanding increasingly lucrative salaries, with top leadership positions in logistics and transportation now averaging 560,000 soles annually, according to a new salary guide released by Adecco Perú. The findings, based on a survey of over 850 professionals conducted between September 2025 and January 2026, reveal a significant shift in the skills employers prioritize, with artificial intelligence (AI) now surpassing English language proficiency as a key requirement.
The Adecco Perú study, which expands its scope to include the services sector this year, details salary ranges across eight industries. While entry-level positions in retail and consumer goods offer annual salaries between 49,000 and 70,000 soles, leadership roles in the same sector can exceed 560,000 soles. This convergence of retail and logistics is driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce and the need for efficient supply chain management, according to Luis Zavalaga, Training & Consulting Manager at Adecco Perú. “The knowledge [of technology] has been revalued; experience accumulated is no longer as important as understanding and adapting to technology today,” Zavalaga stated.
The banking, insurance and financial services sector also presents strong earning potential. Analysts in this field earn an average of 55,529 soles per year, while specialists and coordinators reach 109,307 soles. Management positions can command an average salary of 408,333 soles. The services sector, encompassing a broad range of non-material goods-producing activities, offers average salaries of 371,000 soles for subdirectors, directors, and vice presidents.
Beyond these leading sectors, the salary guide outlines compensation levels in engineering and manufacturing (up to 348,250 soles for top leadership), mining, energy, and natural resources (332,500 soles for executives), and technology and telecommunications (326,666 soles for directors). Human Resources, however, consistently shows lower salaries for leadership positions, averaging 280,000 soles annually. This is attributed to a larger pool of qualified applicants and the specialized nature of the roles, according to the report.
A notable trend highlighted in the guide is the increasing importance of AI skills. 82.21% of survey participants reported using AI tools in their work, even if sporadically, surpassing the 58.28% who require English language proficiency. The banking, insurance, and financial services sector leads in AI adoption, with 89.8% of professionals utilizing these tools. The mining, energy, and natural resources sector also demonstrates significant AI integration, with 88.2% of professionals employing AI in their roles. This shift reflects the growing need for technological optimization and data-driven decision-making across industries.
The study’s methodology involved a non-probabilistic statistical analysis based on voluntary responses collected through a web survey. The sample comprised 58.65% men and 41.35% women, representing a range of generations – Baby Boomers (6.50%), Generation X (29.82%), Millennials (43.07%), and Generation Z (19.88%). The participating companies were categorized as local (60.86%), multinational (28.71%), and regional (10.43%), with representation across various organizational levels, from interns to vice presidents.