How much does a candle factory worker make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,729 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,263
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 75. Brazil estimate | $4,297 |
| 76. Guatemala estimate | $4,263 |
| 77. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,251 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerQ 35,290
- Piano tunerQ 35,950
- JewellerQ 31,000
- PotterQ 31,710
- GlassblowerQ 30,940
- Sign installerQ 32,480
- BasketmakerQ 29,180
- Carpet workerQ 29,680
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 2,729 a month, Q 32,740 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 26,030 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 39,140.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $4,263 in Guatemala, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: Q 35,290 a year against Q 32,740 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate