How much does a police officer make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,154 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,053
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 60. Mauritius estimate | $8,188 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $8,053 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $8,033 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterQ 60,880
- Correctional officerQ 55,080
- Security guardQ 46,010
- Aid workerQ 52,010
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 5,154 a month, Q 61,840 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 51,050 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 73,070.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $8,053 in Guatemala, 10.0 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: Q 61,840 a year against Q 55,080 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate