Minimum Wages in Guatemala with effect from 01-01-2016 to 31-12-2016

Last update: 03-01-2017
Currency: QTQ (Quetzal de Guatemala)
Industry Minimum Wage per Day Minimum Wage per Month Allowance per month
Agriculture
81.87
Hours per day specified: 8
2,490.21
Hours per day specified: 8
250.00
Non-Agricultural Activities
81.87
Hours per day specified: 8
2,394.40
Hours per day specified: 8
250.00
Export activity and maquiladora
74.89
Hours per day specified: 8
2,277.90
Hours per day specified: 8
250.00

Source

Pursuant to Agreement No. 303-2015 Gubernativos published in the Journal of Central America on December 29, 2015, the new minimum wage that governed from 1 January 2016 is established.

Notes / Footnote

    1. Economic Activities

      Daily Salary

      Monthly Salary

      Bonus Incentive

      Total Salary

      Non-Agricultural

      Q.81.87

      Q.2,490.21

      Q.250.00

      Q.2,740.21

      Agricultural

      Q.81.87

      Q.2,490.21

      Q.250.00

      Q.2,740.21

      Export And Maquila

      Q.74.89

      Q.2,277.90

      Q.250.00

      Q.2,527.90
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