Mexico and Latin America / Guatemala
Hiring in Guatemala
Foreign companies hiring in Guatemala most often look for customer support, back office and administration, software qa. Thriver offers Contractor of Record in Guatemala for $325 per month, with statutory costs at cost and no margin on exchange rates.
Spanish speaking. Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ).
Population18 M
Median age23 years
English proficiency510, Moderate
Time zoneUTC-6
What foreign companies hire here
Customer support
Back office and administration
Software QA
Talent hubs
Guatemala City
Contact centers, back office and software QA
Contact centers, back office and software QA
What employees are entitled to
13th month
Two extra salaries: aguinaldo in December and Bono 14 in July
Two extra salaries: aguinaldo in December and Bono 14 in July
Annual leave
15 working days
15 working days
Severance
One month per year of service
One month per year of service
Good to know
One of the youngest workforces in the region.
Recognizes 22 Mayan languages alongside Spanish.
On US Central time in winter.
English: EF EPI 2025. Population and median age: United Nations estimates, rounded. Benefits: national labor law, summarized. Updated 2026-10-01.
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