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How much does a grinder make in Guatemala?

Q 33,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,800 a month. estimate

Equals
$4,376
Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Guatemala ranks among 142 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandSerbiaBhutanKenyaGuatemala, rank 76

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners earn in Guatemala
Lowest 10%: Q 29,810Median: Q 33,600Highest 10%: Q 39,420

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$74,870
2. Belgium estimate$73,130
3. Switzerland estimate$68,440
75. Brazil estimate$4,411
76. Guatemala estimate$4,376
77. Dominican Republic estimate$4,363
142. Kenya estimate$132
Compare metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners in 142 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a grinder make a month in Guatemala?

The median gross salary is Q 2,800 a month, Q 33,600 a year.

How much does a grinder make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 29,810 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 39,420.

Which country pays a grinder the most?

Germany, with a median of $53,670 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a grinder make more in Guatemala or in United States?

In United States: $46,480 a year against $4,376 in Guatemala, 10.6 times more.

Who makes more, a grinder or a metal worker?

A metal worker: Q 35,220 a year against Q 33,600 for a grinder, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate