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How much does a train driver make in Guatemala?

Q 68,520a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 5,710 a month. estimate

Equals
$8,922
Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
1.7 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 $IcelandBotswanaNigeriaGuatemala, rank 65

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

What locomotive engine drivers earn in Guatemala
Lowest 10%: Q 60,150Median: Q 68,520Highest 10%: Q 76,330

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$102,200
2. United Kingdom$102,200
3. Belgium estimate$98,690
64. Mongolia estimate$9,467
65. Guatemala estimate$8,922
66. Mexico estimate$8,910
144. Nigeria estimate$567
Compare locomotive engine drivers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a train driver make a month in Guatemala?

The median gross salary is Q 5,710 a month, Q 68,520 a year.

How much does a train driver make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 60,150 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 76,330.

Which country pays a train driver the most?

United Kingdom, with a median of $102,200 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a train driver make more in Guatemala or in United States?

In United States: $78,420 a year against $8,922 in Guatemala, 8.8 times more.

Who makes more, a train driver or a signalman?

A train driver: Q 68,520 a year against Q 59,810 for a signalman, 1.1 times more.

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