How much does a software programmer make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 6,265 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,788
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 144 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 | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 68. Eswatini estimate | $10,110 |
| 69. Guatemala estimate | $9,788 |
| 70. Maldives estimate | $9,728 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analystQ 82,550
- Software developerQ 81,420
- Web developerQ 75,240
- Software testerQ 77,700
- Data administratorQ 76,200
- Systems administratorQ 75,950
- Networks engineerQ 78,860
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedQ 79,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software programmer make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 6,265 a month, Q 75,170 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 60,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 90,690.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $9,788 in Guatemala, 10.3 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: Q 82,550 a year against Q 75,170 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate