Each deputy and senator in Peru's Congress receives a salary of S/ 15,600 a month. With the congressional duties allowance and the representation week bonus, monthly income per lawmaker reaches about S/ 32,000, according to La República. The new two-chamber Congress, which took office in July 2026, has 130 deputies and 60 senators.
How much a member of Congress earns in 2026
| Item | Approx. monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Salary | S/ 15,600 |
| Congressional duties allowance | S/ 12,500 |
| Representation week bonus | S/ 4,000 |
| Monthly total | about S/ 32,000 |
The salary is the same as under the single-chamber Congress, according to Congress's administrative guide for 2021-2026. In dollars it is worth about US$ 4,535, and the total with allowances about US$ 9,300.
Extra payments during the year
| Payment | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| July bonus | S/ 15,600 | July |
| December bonus | S/ 15,600 | December |
| Setup payment | S/ 15,600 | Once, at the start of the term (July 2026) |
Because of the setup payment, the new Congress's first month cost about S/ 9,063,000 in payments to the 190 lawmakers, according to La República. In addition, according to Altavoz, each lawmaker has an official phone, transport and advisers.
How many minimum wages a member of Congress earns
| Comparison | Monthly amount | Times the minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage (from October 2026) | S/ 1,230 | 1 |
| Member of Congress's salary | S/ 15,600 | 12.7 |
| Total with allowances | about S/ 32,000 | 26 |
The minimum wage has just risen from S/ 1,130 to S/ 1,230, as we report in the minimum wage in Peru 2026.
The new two-chamber Congress
- The Senate returns: Peru had a single-chamber Congress since the 1993 Constitution. A constitutional reform restored two chambers.
- 190 lawmakers: 130 deputies and 60 senators, elected in April 2026.
- 2026-2031 term: five years.
- Pay unchanged: in 2025 it was proposed to match pay to that of a Supreme Court judge, about S/ 35,000, but the salary stayed at S/ 15,600.
How it compares with Mexico and Chile
| Country | Monthly pay of a deputy | Times the minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | S/ 15,600 | 12.7 |
| Mexico | 110,578.67 pesos (gross) | 11.5 |
The Mexican details are in how much a member of Congress earns in Mexico and the Chilean ones in how much a member of Congress earns in Chile.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a member of Congress earn in Peru?
A salary of S/ 15,600 a month; with allowances, about S/ 32,000.
How many members of Congress does Peru have?
190 since July 2026: 130 deputies and 60 senators.
Do senators earn more than deputies?
No. Both receive the same S/ 15,600 salary.
How many minimum wages does a member of Congress earn?
The salary equals 12.7 minimum wages of S/ 1,230; the total with allowances, about 26.
