How much does a metal worker make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,935 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,586
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,622 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,586 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,573 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlacksmithQ 34,580
- Cnc operatorQ 36,520
- GrinderQ 33,600
- Metal molderQ 33,980
- WelderQ 35,900
- MetalworkerQ 36,870
- Steel erectorQ 38,220
- RiggerQ 40,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 2,935 a month, Q 35,220 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 30,410 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 41,060.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $4,586 in Guatemala, 13.6 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: Q 36,520 a year against Q 35,220 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate