How much does a guide make in Ecuador?
$5,417a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $451 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What travel guides earn in Ecuador
Lowest 10%: $4,717Median: $5,417Highest 10%: $6,517
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $62,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,440 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,390 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $5,430 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $5,417 |
| 63. Guyana estimate | $5,364 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendant$6,154
- Rail conductor$5,777
- Cook$5,129
- Waiter$4,653
- Bartender$4,872
- Hairdresser$4,797
- Beautician$4,804
- Household manager$5,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a guide make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $451 a month, $5,417 a year.
How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $4,717 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $6,517.
Which country pays a guide the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $62,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a guide make more in Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $48,580 a year against $5,417 in Ecuador, 9.0 times more.
Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: $6,154 a year against $5,417 for a guide, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate