How much does a high school teacher make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,948 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,294
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.8 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $9,596 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $9,294 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $9,237 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ProfessorQ 72,930
- Vocational teacherQ 66,080
- Elementary school teacherQ 67,210
- Preschool teacherQ 56,670
- Education officerQ 66,910
- Special needs teacherQ 67,910
- Esol teacherQ 57,540
- Music teacherQ 59,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 5,948 a month, Q 71,380 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 61,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 83,800.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $72,040 a year against $9,294 in Guatemala, 7.8 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: Q 71,380 a year against Q 66,080 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate