How much does a journalist make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,520 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,624
- 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 | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $8,905 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $8,624 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $8,572 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerQ 63,350
- TranslatorQ 61,030
- LawyerQ 88,220
- JudgeQ 94,310
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedQ 75,990
- Museum curatorQ 63,810
- LibrarianQ 65,860
- EconomistQ 80,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 5,520 a month, Q 66,240 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 51,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 88,450.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $8,624 in Guatemala, 8.5 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: Q 66,240 a year against Q 63,350 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate