How much does a correctional officer make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 4,590 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,171
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.4 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 | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 60. Mauritius estimate | $7,292 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $7,171 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $7,154 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterQ 60,880
- Police officerQ 61,840
- Security guardQ 46,010
- Aid workerQ 52,010
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 4,590 a month, Q 55,080 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 48,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 66,310.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $7,171 in Guatemala, 8.5 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: Q 60,880 a year against Q 55,080 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate