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How much does a sorter make in Guatemala?

Q 25,850a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,154 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,365
Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
0.7 times
Data from
2025

Where Guatemala ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandPalauSurinameKenyaGuatemala, rank 80

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

What refuse sorters earn in Guatemala
Lowest 10%: Q 22,100Median: Q 25,850Highest 10%: Q 30,620

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$64,730
2. Iceland estimate$64,420
3. Germany$50,100
79. Brazil estimate$3,511
80. Guatemala estimate$3,365
81. Dominican Republic estimate$3,336
143. Kenya estimate$127
Compare refuse sorters in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sorter make a month in Guatemala?

The median gross salary is Q 2,154 a month, Q 25,850 a year.

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

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 22,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 30,620.

Which country pays a sorter the most?

Germany, with a median of $50,100 a year before tax, according to our data.

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

In United States: $49,690 a year against $3,365 in Guatemala, 14.8 times more.

Who makes more, a sorter or a courier?

A sorter: Q 25,850 a year against Q 23,810 for a courier, 1.1 times more.

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