How much does a power plant operator make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,843 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,129
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 143 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 | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 63. Malaysia estimate | $9,378 |
| 64. Guatemala estimate | $9,129 |
| 65. Guyana estimate | $8,894 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operatorQ 60,240
- Chemical operatorQ 68,110
- Process operatorQ 77,200
- Metal furnace operatorQ 62,760
- Pulp control workerQ 54,020
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 5,843 a month, Q 70,110 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 58,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 80,880.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $9,129 in Guatemala, 8.7 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: Q 70,110 a year against Q 60,240 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate