Central America's largest population; young workforce; nearshore services and manufacturing. Employer on-costs run ~15% (plus 13th/14th accruals) on top of gross salary. Here is what to know before your first Guatemala hire.
Employment in Guatemala runs under its national labour code, which sets the floor for wages, working hours, leave, and notice. Here are the essentials before you make an offer.
Employer on-costs in Guatemala run ~15% (plus 13th/14th accruals) of gross salary. Employer pays IGSS 12.67%, IRTRA 1%, INTECAP 1% of salary.
These statutory costs are paid at cost on top of TGTC's flat $499/mo fee, so you always see the real employer cost, not a marked-up percentage.
Employees pay their own income tax and social-security share, withheld at source. Under an EOR, TGTC runs that payroll withholding for you.
*All figures are estimates from public sources (2025-26), pending ops verification - same basis as the EOR cost calculator. Not tax or legal advice.
TGTC employs your hire in Guatemala on a compliant local contract, runs payroll and benefits, and passes statutory costs through at cost. One invoice, flat $499 per month.