How much does a lawyer make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 7,351 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,490
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 2.2 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. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $11,860 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $11,490 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $11,420 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- JudgeQ 94,310
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedQ 75,990
- Museum curatorQ 63,810
- LibrarianQ 65,860
- EconomistQ 80,770
- AnthropologistQ 65,100
- HistorianQ 68,090
- PsychologistQ 72,380
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 7,351 a month, Q 88,220 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 66,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 121,000.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $11,490 in Guatemala, 13.9 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: Q 94,310 a year against Q 88,220 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate