How much does a construction worker make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,203 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,442
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 0.7 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 80. Brazil estimate | $3,591 |
| 81. Guatemala estimate | $3,442 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $3,411 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantQ 30,620
- Civils workerQ 30,370
- Picker and packerQ 22,060
- Factory labourerQ 25,080
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversQ 23,480
- Fiacre driverQ 21,870
- Warehouse workerQ 25,870
- Shelf stackerQ 20,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 2,203 a month, Q 26,430 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 23,530 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 32,070.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $56,950 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $3,442 in Guatemala, 13.5 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: Q 30,620 a year against Q 26,430 for a construction worker, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate