How much does a metalworker make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 3,072 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,800
- 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 77. Brazil estimate | $4,839 |
| 78. Guatemala estimate | $4,800 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,787 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderQ 33,980
- WelderQ 35,900
- Steel erectorQ 38,220
- RiggerQ 40,430
- BlacksmithQ 34,580
- Metal workerQ 35,220
- Cnc operatorQ 36,520
- GrinderQ 33,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 3,072 a month, Q 36,870 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 30,620 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 45,360.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $4,800 in Guatemala, 13.1 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: Q 36,870 a year against Q 33,980 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate