How much does a builder make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 3,109 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,858
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,897 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,858 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,845 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerQ 36,900
- StonemasonQ 36,090
- Concrete finisherQ 37,700
- CarpenterQ 35,440
- Tent builderQ 36,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 3,109 a month, Q 37,310 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 30,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 45,560.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $4,858 in Guatemala, 23.7 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: Q 37,310 a year against Q 36,900 for a bricklayer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate