How much does a cook make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 3,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,141
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.0 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 60. Mauritius estimate | $5,228 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $5,141 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $5,129 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantQ 47,380
- Rail conductorQ 44,480
- GuideQ 41,710
- WaiterQ 35,820
- BartenderQ 37,510
- HairdresserQ 36,930
- BeauticianQ 36,980
- Household managerQ 42,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 3,290 a month, Q 39,490 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 34,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 44,470.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,180 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $5,141 in Guatemala, 7.6 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: Q 47,380 a year against Q 39,490 for a cook, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate