How much does an elementary school teacher make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,601 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,751
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $9,036 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $8,751 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $8,698 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacherQ 56,670
- ProfessorQ 72,930
- Vocational teacherQ 66,080
- High school teacherQ 71,380
- Education officerQ 66,910
- Special needs teacherQ 67,910
- Esol teacherQ 57,540
- Music teacherQ 59,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 5,601 a month, Q 67,210 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 59,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 81,500.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $8,751 in Guatemala, 7.3 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: Q 67,210 a year against Q 56,670 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate