UX Designer Salary in Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango

Quetzaltenango includes BPOs, education providers, and software outsourcing firms. Salaries here reflect a moderate cost of living and the city's role as Guatemala's second-largest urban area. Tech employers seek designers with both Spanish and English skills.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

Q60,000 to Q90,000

Average (per year)

Q75,000

New hires in Quetzaltenango's tech sector handle basic interface tasks and UX research for local startups and call centers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

Q90,000 to Q135,000

Average (per year)

Q110,000

At this stage, designers manage key projects for software firms and international BPOs, balancing usability with business goals.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

Q135,000 to Q180,000

Average (per year)

Q155,000

Senior UX designers oversee multi-platform products and lead small teams, often collaborating with US-based clients.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

Q180,000+

Principal roles direct cross-functional UX strategy for large employers such as universities and financial services.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

Q40 - Q70

per hour

Mid-level

Q70 - Q110

per hour

Senior

Q110 - Q160

per hour