What is the difference between gross and net salary in Guatemala?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you actually receive after income tax, social security, Medicare, and other deductions are subtracted.

Take-Home Pay in Guatemala (2026)

Q: How are taxes calculated in Guatemala?

Tax calculations include income tax, social security contributions, and other mandatory deductions. The effective tax rate of 20% is an estimate based on the cost of living index.

Estimated tax rate: 20% · Updated for 2026

Est. Income Tax Rate

20%

Social Security

6.2%

Medicare

1.45%

Total Deductions

28%

Tax Breakdown for Guatemala

Deduction Type	Rate	On 100k GTQ
Income Tax	20%	20,000 GTQ
Social Security	6.2%	6,200 GTQ
Medicare	1.45%	1,450 GTQ
Total Deductions	28%	27,650 GTQ
Take-Home Pay	72%	72,350 GTQ

Take-Home Pay by Job in Guatemala

Job Title	Avg. Gross (GTQ)	Take-Home (GTQ)	COL-Adj. Take-Home (GTQ)
Surgeons / Doctors	57,829 GTQ	41,839 GTQ	92,157 GTQ
Judges	48,614 GTQ	35,172 GTQ	77,470 GTQ
Lawyers	39,399 GTQ	28,505 GTQ	62,774 GTQ
Bank Managers	37,076 GTQ	26,824 GTQ	59,085 GTQ
Chief Executive Officers	34,744 GTQ	25,137 GTQ	55,372 GTQ
Chief Financial Officers	32,412 GTQ	23,450 GTQ	51,644 GTQ
Orthodontists	31,293 GTQ	22,640 GTQ	49,873 GTQ
College Professors	27,758 GTQ	20,083 GTQ	44,242 GTQ
Pilots	23,197 GTQ	16,783 GTQ	36,972 GTQ
Marketing Directors	20,865 GTQ	15,096 GTQ	33,244 GTQ

Average Take-Home Pay by Category

Category	Avg. Gross (GTQ)	Take-Home (GTQ)	Effective Rate
AI & Machine Learning	26,065 GTQ	18,858 GTQ	28%
Finance & Accounting	25,764 GTQ	18,640 GTQ	28%
Business Administration	28,717 GTQ	20,777 GTQ	28%
Advertising	21,826 GTQ	15,791 GTQ	28%
Architecture	22,144 GTQ	16,021 GTQ	28%
Automotive & Car Industry	21,350 GTQ	15,447 GTQ	28%
Aviation	26,291 GTQ	19,021 GTQ	28%
Banking	30,880 GTQ	22,341 GTQ	28%
Construction	21,129 GTQ	15,287 GTQ	28%
Counseling	21,046 GTQ	15,227 GTQ	28%
Customer Service	16,923 GTQ	12,244 GTQ	28%
Education & Teaching	22,101 GTQ	15,990 GTQ	28%
Energy	24,015 GTQ	17,375 GTQ	28%
Engineering	20,158 GTQ	14,584 GTQ	28%
Manufacturing	23,037 GTQ	16,667 GTQ	28%
Fitness & Sports	15,325 GTQ	11,088 GTQ	28%
Hospitality	21,917 GTQ	15,857 GTQ	28%
Healthcare	57,039 GTQ	41,267 GTQ	28%
Human Resources	21,296 GTQ	15,408 GTQ	28%
Import & Export	16,546 GTQ	11,971 GTQ	28%
Insurance	23,959 GTQ	17,334 GTQ	28%
Information Technology	21,702 GTQ	15,702 GTQ	28%
Law & Legal Services	33,625 GTQ	24,328 GTQ	28%
Marketing	23,620 GTQ	17,089 GTQ	28%
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology	30,428 GTQ	22,015 GTQ	28%
Public Relations	19,784 GTQ	14,314 GTQ	28%
Procurement	21,851 GTQ	15,809 GTQ	28%
Quality Control	19,182 GTQ	13,878 GTQ	28%
Real Estate	25,407 GTQ	18,382 GTQ	28%
Sales	25,745 GTQ	18,627 GTQ	28%
Telecommunications	19,148 GTQ	13,854 GTQ	28%

Take-Home Pay in Guatemala — Overview

The estimated effective tax rate in Guatemala is 20% based on the cost of living index of 45.4%. Combined with Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), your total deductions amount to approximately 28% of your gross income.

For a gross salary of 100,000 GTQ, your estimated take-home pay would be approximately 72,350 GTQ per year, or about 6,029 GTQ per month.

Salary Overview — Top 10 Jobs

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Surgeons / Doctors27,081 – 88,57657,829 GTQ
Judges22,755 – 74,47248,614 GTQ
Lawyers18,430 – 60,36739,399 GTQ
Bank Managers17,358 – 56,79437,076 GTQ
Chief Executive Officers16,267 – 53,22134,744 GTQ
Chief Financial Officers15,176 – 49,64832,412 GTQ
Orthodontists14,631 – 47,95531,293 GTQ
College Professors13,014 – 42,50127,758 GTQ
Pilots10,851 – 35,54323,197 GTQ
Marketing Directors9,760 – 31,97020,865 GTQ

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Top Paying Jobs in Guatemala

See the full list of highest paying careers and salaries in Guatemala.

Best Paying Jobs in Guatemala

Cost of Living in Guatemala

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Cost of Living in Guatemala

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the take-home pay in Guatemala?

The take-home pay in Guatemala depends on your gross salary. After income tax (20%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%), you keep approximately 72% of your gross income.

How are taxes calculated in Guatemala?

Tax calculations include income tax, Social Security contributions (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and other deductions. The effective tax rate of 20% is estimated based on the cost of living index.

What is the difference between gross and net salary?

Gross salary is your total compensation before deductions. Net salary (take-home pay) is what you receive after income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions. For a gross salary of 100,000 GTQ, you keep approximately 72,350 GTQ after all deductions.