How much does an artist make in Guatemala?
Q 65,400a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,450 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,516
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What visual artists earn in Guatemala
Lowest 10%: Q 52,200Median: Q 65,400Highest 10%: Q 93,980
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $8,792 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $8,516 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $8,464 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MusicianQ 59,100
- Ballet dancerQ 58,430
- Art directorQ 70,390
- ActorQ 49,850
- AnnouncerQ 65,500
- PerformerQ 46,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 5,450 a month, Q 65,400 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 52,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 93,980.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $8,516 in Guatemala, 6.4 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: Q 65,400 a year against Q 59,100 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate