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How much does a professor make in Guatemala?

Q 72,930a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 6,078 a month. estimate

Equals
$9,496
Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
1.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Guatemala ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaGuatemala, rank 69

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What university and higher education teachers earn in Guatemala
Lowest 10%: Q 58,430Median: Q 72,930Highest 10%: Q 98,320

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$110,100
2. Luxembourg estimate$90,410
3. United States$84,060
68. Eswatini estimate$9,805
69. Guatemala estimate$9,496
70. Maldives estimate$9,438
144. Nigeria estimate$395
Compare university and higher education teachers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make a month in Guatemala?

The median gross salary is Q 6,078 a month, Q 72,930 a year.

How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 58,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 98,320.

Which country pays a professor the most?

United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a professor make more in Guatemala or in United States?

In United States: $84,060 a year against $9,496 in Guatemala, 8.9 times more.

Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?

A professor: Q 72,930 a year against Q 66,080 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate