Guatemala

The minimum wage varies between the Department of Guatemala and the rest of the country, and is also dependent upon the type of work (agricultural, non-agricultural, export, and maquila). 

As of January 2025, these minimums are as follows: 

Department of Guatemala:

• GTQ 3,843.55 for agricultural workers

• GTQ 3,973.05 for non-agricultural workers

• GTQ 3,528.59 for export and maquila workers

Rest of the country:

• GTQ 3,686.86 for agricultural workers

• GTQ 3,800.60 for non-agricultural workers

• GTQ 3,347.21 for export and maquila workers

For customers of Remote, employee payments are made monthly on the 25th of each month. If the 25th falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made on the prior business day.

Salaried employees are entitled to receive two bonuses a year, each equivalent to one month’s salary. These are considered as a 13th and 14th-month payment. The 'Bono 14' is payable in July of each year, and a Christmas bonus is payable in December.

We can help you get a new hire started in Guatemala fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is 10 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.