How much does a security guard make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 3,834 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,991
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.2 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 | $69,150 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $68,880 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $62,210 |
| 60. Mauritius estimate | $6,092 |
| 61. Guatemala estimate | $5,991 |
| 62. Ecuador estimate | $5,976 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $377 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterQ 60,880
- Police officerQ 61,840
- Correctional officerQ 55,080
- Aid workerQ 52,010
Frequently asked questions
How much does a security guard make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 3,834 a month, Q 46,010 a year.
How much does a security guard make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 41,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 54,480.
Which country pays a security guard the most?
Australia, with a median of $48,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a security guard make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $39,890 a year against $5,991 in Guatemala, 6.7 times more.
Who makes more, a security guard or a firefighter?
A firefighter: Q 60,880 a year against Q 46,010 for a security guard, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate