How much does an economist make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 6,731 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,520
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $10,860 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $10,520 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $10,450 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistQ 65,100
- HistorianQ 68,090
- PsychologistQ 72,380
- Social workerQ 64,440
- Religious professionalsQ 57,480
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 6,731 a month, Q 80,770 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 63,130 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 104,600.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $10,520 in Guatemala, 11.9 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: Q 80,770 a year against Q 65,100 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate