How much does a waste collector make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 2,148 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,356
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala ranks among 143 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 | $64,550 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,250 |
| 3. United States | $49,690 |
| 79. Brazil estimate | $3,502 |
| 80. Guatemala estimate | $3,356 |
| 81. Dominican Republic estimate | $3,327 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- SorterQ 25,850
- Street sweeperQ 25,350
- CourierQ 23,810
- Odd job personsQ 25,430
- Meter readerQ 24,530
- Water and firewood collectorsQ 24,130
- Gym workerQ 23,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waste collector make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 2,148 a month, Q 25,780 a year.
How much does a waste collector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 22,040 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 30,540.
Which country pays a waste collector the most?
United States, with a median of $49,690 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a waste collector make more in Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $49,690 a year against $3,356 in Guatemala, 14.8 times more.
Who makes more, a waste collector or a courier?
A waste collector: Q 25,780 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