How much does a carpenter make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,953 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,615
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,652 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,615 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,602 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BuilderQ 37,310
- BricklayerQ 36,900
- StonemasonQ 36,090
- Concrete finisherQ 37,700
- Tent builderQ 36,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 2,953 a month, Q 35,440 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 30,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 43,290.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
United States, with a median of $60,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $4,615 in Guatemala, 13.1 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: Q 37,310 a year against Q 35,440 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate