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Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
$1,652
Gross / yr
$24,780
Guam is a small island economy built around the U.S. military presence and tourism, and its American footing means a working professional can earn solidly and hold on to most of it after tax. Pay sits in the upper band worldwide, though it lands mid-pack against the rest of Oceania.
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Take-home in Guam
$661/mo
vs $1,200 in your country
Cost of living
$314
vs $800 in your country
Potential savings
$347
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How salaries in Guam compare
Guam out-earns a good share of the world but sits in the middle of its own region. The American connection — bases, federal pay, and the spending that follows — lifts it above many islands, even as the bigger Pacific economies stay ahead.
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2016 (ILOSTAT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Guam?
The average salary in Guam is $2,065 a month before tax, or $1,652 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's $24,780 before tax and $19,824 after.
What is a good salary in Guam?
A good salary in Guam is generally one above the national average — more than $1,652 take-home a month, or $24,780 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Guam a high-salary country?
Yes. By average after-tax pay, Guam is ahead of 74% of countries worldwide and ranks 4th out of 11 countries in Oceania.
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