Minimum Wage – Guatemala

Industry

  • Valid on September 2026
  • The amounts are in Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ).

Economic District 1 (Guatemala Region) - Agriculture

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026

GTQ124.64

Per day

GTQ3,791.20

Per month

GTQ250.00

Allowance per month

GTQ4,041.20

Total per month

Economic District 1 (Guatemala Region) - Non-Agricultural Activities

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026

GTQ131.58

Per day

GTQ4,002.28

Per month

GTQ250.00

Allowance per month

GTQ4,252.28

Total per month

Economic District 1 (Guatemala Region) - Export activity and maquiladora

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026

GTQ112.10

Per day

GTQ3,409.73

Per month

GTQ250.00

Allowance per month

GTQ3,659.73

Total per month

Economic District 2 (Other Regions) - Agriculture

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026

GTQ119.21

Per day

GTQ3,625.89

Per month

GTQ250.00

Allowance per month

GTQ3,875.89

Total per month

Economic District 2 (Other Regions) - Non-Agricultural Activities

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026

GTQ125.49

Per day

GTQ3,816.90

Per month

GTQ250.00

Allowance per month

GTQ4,066.90

Total per month

Economic District 2 (Other Regions) - Export activity and maquiladora

Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026

GTQ105.90

Per day

GTQ3,221.10

Per month

GTQ250.00

Allowance per month

GTQ3,471.10

Total per month

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Guatemala has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Guatemala has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • Guatemala has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • Guatemala defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    yes
  • Guatemala defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • Guatemala defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    yes
  • Guatemala defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    yes
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    yes
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Guatemala has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates per hour
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • Guatemala defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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