Average Construction Estimator Salary in Guatemala for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Construction Estimator salary for 2024 in Guatemala and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Guatemalan quetzal. To keep things simple, we are using the GTQ currency code instead of the currency symbol Q.

How Much Does a Construction Estimator Make in Guatemala?

A Construction Estimator working in Guatemala will typically earn around 68,320 GTQ per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 33,440 GTQ to the highest average salary of 110,380 GTQ.

Average Annual Salary
68,320 GTQ
Average Monthly Salary
5,693 GTQ

Lowest Annual Salary
33,440 GTQ
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,786 GTQ

Highest Annual Salary
110,380 GTQ
Highest Monthly Salary
9,198 GTQ

These are average salaries for a Construction Estimator in Guatemala and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Construction Estimator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Construction Estimator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Construction Estimator Salaries in Guatemala

So we've looked at the average salaries a Construction Estimator will earn in Guatemala. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Construction Estimator can earn between 33,440 GTQ and 110,380 GTQ on average in Guatemala. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Construction Estimator in Guatemala is 77,060 GTQ. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 77,060 GTQ, and 50% of the population earn more than 77,060 GTQ.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Construction Estimator salary in Guatemala, 25% of the population are earning less than 49,360 GTQ while 75% of the population earn more than 49,360 GTQ.

75% of the population earn less than 98,960 GTQ, and 25% of the population earn more than 98,960 GTQ.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Construction Estimator Salary by Experience Level in Guatemala

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average construction estimator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Construction Estimator in Guatemala that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 38,180 GTQ.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Construction Estimator salary would increase to 49,700 GTQ.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Construction Estimator, the average salary would be 70,880 GTQ.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 88,620 GTQ.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Construction Estimator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 96,720 GTQ.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Construction Estimator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 103,840 GTQ.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
38,180 GTQ
2-5 Years +34%
49,700 GTQ
5-10 Years +48%
70,880 GTQ
10-15 Years +22%
88,620 GTQ
15-20 Years +9%
96,720 GTQ
20+ Years +8%
103,840 GTQ

Construction Estimator Salary by Education Level in Guatemala

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Construction Estimator in Guatemala based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Construction Estimator in Guatemala with a high school education can earn an average salary of 42,960 GTQ.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Construction Estimator in Guatemala with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 53,860 GTQ.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Construction Estimator in Guatemala with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 74,300 GTQ.

  • Master's Degree. A Construction Estimator in Guatemala with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 99,340 GTQ.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
42,960 GTQ
Certificate or Diploma +18%
53,860 GTQ
Bachelor's Degree +45%
74,300 GTQ
Master's Degree +31%
99,340 GTQ

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Guatemala is around 52,400 to 157,000 GTQ and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Construction Estimator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Guatemala, a male construction estimator will earn an average of 75,220 GTQ, while a female construction estimator will earn around 63,040 GTQ.

This means that a male construction estimator earns approximately 19% more than a female construction estimator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Guatemala

Male
75,220 GTQ
Female -19%
63,040 GTQ

Construction Estimator Average Pay Raise in Guatemala

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Construction Estimator in Guatemala is around 7% every 21 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Guatemala is around 7% every 19 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 7 ÷ 21 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Construction Estimator in Guatemala can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Guatemala for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Guatemala.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Construction Estimator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Guatemala

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Construction Estimator is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
55%
No Bonus
45%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Guatemala earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
134,600 GTQ
Private Sector -12%
119,700 GTQ

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Construction Estimator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Construction Estimator in Guatemala.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 45,000 GTQ
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 35,260 GTQ
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 55,940 GTQ
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 29,160 GTQ
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 50,240 GTQ
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 172,400 GTQ
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 47,120 GTQ
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 37,880 GTQ
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 GTQ
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 43,480 GTQ
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 47,180 GTQ
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 114,940 GTQ
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 56,640 GTQ
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 GTQ
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 47,180 GTQ
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 92,900 GTQ
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 44,540 GTQ
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 61,680 GTQ
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 99,560 GTQ
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 214,000 GTQ
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 42,040 GTQ
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 GTQ
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 181,600 GTQ
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 GTQ
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 120,040 GTQ
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 112,460 GTQ
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 192,600 GTQ
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 207,700 GTQ
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 111,860 GTQ
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 146,200 GTQ
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 74,620 GTQ
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 70,880 GTQ
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 110,340 GTQ
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 38,340 GTQ
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 47,760 GTQ
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 47,180 GTQ
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 41,980 GTQ
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 34,120 GTQ
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 40,420 GTQ
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 GTQ
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 39,640 GTQ
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 36,160 GTQ
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 41,480 GTQ
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 37,800 GTQ
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 128,500 GTQ
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 48,200 GTQ
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 82,520 GTQ
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 58,280 GTQ
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 48,300 GTQ
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 115,560 GTQ
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 37,380 GTQ
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 72,120 GTQ
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 43,360 GTQ
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 66,580 GTQ
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 31,340 GTQ
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 34,120 GTQ
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 GTQ
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 37,200 GTQ
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 34,240 GTQ
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 43,800 GTQ
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 54,700 GTQ
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 139,100 GTQ
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 GTQ
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 GTQ
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 31,940 GTQ
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 50,620 GTQ
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 37,380 GTQ
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 34,540 GTQ
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 56,640 GTQ
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 55,940 GTQ
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 35,500 GTQ
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 36,700 GTQ
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 33,120 GTQ
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 31,960 GTQ
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 31,180 GTQ
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 42,460 GTQ
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 92,400 GTQ
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 128,500 GTQ
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 69,540 GTQ
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 74,380 GTQ
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 34,120 GTQ
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 39,080 GTQ
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 31,980 GTQ
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 37,880 GTQ
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 98,960 GTQ
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 GTQ
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 53,320 GTQ
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 40,640 GTQ
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 42,320 GTQ
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 GTQ
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 GTQ
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 GTQ
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 36,160 GTQ
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 125,100 GTQ
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 31,340 GTQ
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 43,340 GTQ

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