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How much does a chef make in Guatemala?

Q 49,310a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 4,109 a month. estimate

Equals
$6,420
Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
1.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Guatemala ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaCape VerdeMalawiGuatemala, rank 64

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What chefs earn in Guatemala
Lowest 10%: Q 41,660Median: Q 49,310Highest 10%: Q 58,240

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$77,130
2. Iceland estimate$62,670
3. Luxembourg estimate$60,020
63. Malaysia estimate$6,595
64. Guatemala estimate$6,420
65. Guyana estimate$6,255
143. Malawi estimate$335
Compare chefs in 143 countries

Similar jobs

Technicians and associate professionals

Highest paying in Guatemala

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make a month in Guatemala?

The median gross salary is Q 4,109 a month, Q 49,310 a year.

How much does a chef make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 41,660 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 58,240.

Which country pays a chef the most?

Germany, with a median of $53,600 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a chef make more in Guatemala or in United States?

In United States: $48,610 a year against $6,420 in Guatemala, 7.6 times more.

Who makes more, a chef or a set designer?

A set designer: Q 51,330 a year against Q 49,310 for a chef, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate