Average Salary in Guam

Territory of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$9.25 /hr

Average salary $2,800 /mo

+ 28% vs United States national rate #33 of 56 state Since 2023-01-01

With a population of 154,000, Guam is a territory of United States whose economy centers on military and tourism. Its minimum wage of $9.25 per hour is 28% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $2,800 per month. Key economic outputs include fish, beverages, tobacco. The median household income is $52,000 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #33 of 56; state
vs National: +28%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $19,240; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2020: +12%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $9.25
Monthly: $1,603.33 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $19,240 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Guam sets its own minimum wage above the federal $7.25 floor. The Guam minimum wage has been raised in steps under local law. Guam is subject to federal FLSA but also has its own wage law.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $19,240 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.