How much does a forest worker make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,158 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,373
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $3,519 |
| 80. Guatemala estimate | $3,373 |
| 81. Dominican Republic estimate | $3,343 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsQ 22,860
- Livestock farm labourersQ 23,370
- Farm handQ 24,180
- GardenerQ 24,150
- Water-based fisheries workerQ 23,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 2,158 a month, Q 25,900 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 23,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 28,970.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $3,373 in Guatemala, 13.4 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: Q 25,900 a year against Q 22,860 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate