Guatemalan Teachers to Receive 3% Salary Increase Starting August 1

Teachers in Guatemala's public education system are set to receive a 3% salary increase starting August 1, with administrative staff also benefiting from a Q250 monthly raise. The Ministry of Education (Mineduc) announced the increment, which will be applied according to the salary scale, meaning educators with more years of service will see a larger absolute increase. The base salary increase ranges from Q140 for entry-level positions to Q315 for those at the top of the scale. This marks the second salary adjustment for public school teachers in less than a year, following a 5% raise in June 2025. The article details the new monthly salaries for different teaching levels and escalafon classes, showing ranges from approximately Q4,698 to Q10,570.50 for pre-primary and primary teachers, and Q4,981 to Q11,207.25 for basic and diversified education teachers. Teachers working under Renglón 021 will also see increases, bringing their monthly salaries to around Q4,429 for pre-primary/primary and Q4,669 for basic/diversified levels. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, signaling ongoing efforts to improve compensation for public education workers.