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Expand your global workforce in Guam

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Guam.

Capital

Hagåtña

Currency

United States Dollar (USD)

Languages

English, Chamorro

GDP per Capita

$35,904

Employer Tax

7.65%

Payroll Frequency

Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Monthly

Talent overview

Guam’s economy relies heavily on the military expenditures of the United States and their tourism industry. Most of their food and industrial goods are imported, that’s why they rely heavily on outside expenditures. Tourists, mainly from Japan and South Korea, bolster the economy of Guam’s pristine island.

Major economic hubs:

Hagåtña

Skills in demand:

Logistics Professionals, Customer Service Professionals, Marketing Professionals, Tourism Professionals

Top local universities in Guam

Uni1 68

University of Guam

Ranking

Local: 1

World: 2471

Top Local Job Boards:

GuamTemps, GuamJobsOnline

Number of LinkedIn Users:

76,900

Where to find talent

Top Local Job Boards:

Number of LinkedIn users:

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Salary Data

Some common jobs with average monthly salaries are mentioned below:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Business Analyst 1,620
Business Development Manager 2,020
Database Administrator 1,310
Information Technology Manager 2,100
Developer / Programmer 1,240
General Manager 2,330
Project Manager 1,560

Employ in Guam

Employing in Guam

Hiring employees in Guam is fairly straightforward when you have a strong grasp on its employment laws, benefits, payroll, and tax systems. Most of their policies reflect the United States Federal Government’s national labor laws but also have their own particular policies. You can better your knowledge for hiring and onboarding talents in Guam successfully.

Employee Contract

Employment contracts in Guam are required by law and must be in English and the language the other party is familiar with. Documentation is important in hiring employees in Guam and must be adhered to.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
15 Jan Martin Luther King Jr. Day Public Holiday
4 Mar Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day Public Holiday
27 May Memorial Day Public Holiday
4 Jul Independence Day Public Holiday
21 Jul Liberation Day Public Holiday
22 Jul Liberation Day observed Public Holiday
2 Sep Labor Day Public Holiday
1 Nov All Souls’ Day observed Public Holiday
2 Nov All Souls’ Day Public Holiday
11 Nov Veterans Day Public Holiday
28 Nov Thanksgiving Public Holiday
8 Dec Santa Marian Kamalen Day Public Holiday
9 Dec Santa Marian Kamalen Day observed Public Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Public Holiday

Leave Compliance

Payroll in Guam

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Payroll cycle

The employees are paid on alternate payroll schedules (weekly, semi-monthly and monthly).

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Minimum wage

The minimum wage in Guam has been USD 8.25.

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Overtime pay

Overtime in Guam is considered after 40 hours of work in a week. The overtime pay is 150% of the standard rate.

How taxes work

Employer Payroll Tax

Payroll taxes depend on the choice whether the employee chooses the Defined Benefit Plan (protected by Federal Insurance and has a specific amount to be received upon retirement) or Defined Contribution plan (an investment insurance scheme without a fixed amount to be received upon retirement).

Type Rate
Defined Contribution Plan 6.2%
Medicare (for income below and above USD 200,000) 1.45%

Employee Payroll Tax

Type Rate
Defined Contribution Plan 6.2%
Defined Benefit Plan 9.5% for regular pay ; 10.5% for non-base pay option
Medicare (for income below USD 200,000) 1.45%
Medicare (for income above USD 200,000) 2.35%

Employee Income Tax

Annual Taxable Income (USD) Income Tax Rates (%)
Up to 6,942.35 1.92
6,942.36 – 58,922.27 6.4
58,922.28 – 103,550.51 10.88
103,550.52 – 120,372.95 16
120,372.96 – 144,119.39 17.92
144,119.40 – 290,667.83 21.36
290,667.84 – 458,132.39 23.52
458,132.40 – 874,650.11 30
874,650.12 – 1,166,200.07 32
1,166,200.08 – 3,498,600.11 34
3,498,600.12 and above 35

VAT

There is no VAT rate in Guam. However, a  General Sales Tax of 2% is observed in the country.

Bonus

13th Month Pay

There is no provision for a 13th-month pay in Guam.

Employee Benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Pension
  • Sick Pay
  • Travel expense benefit

Employee offboarding

An employment contract can be terminated with just cause (including work quality), the company is closing down or the ending of the contract agreement. The notice period comes to an agreement between the employee and employer.

A notice of termination or resignation must be given 14 days before its effect.

There is no severance pay in Guam.

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Visa and
immigration

For United States citizens, a Visa is not required to enter Guam. Under the Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Visa Program (Guam-CNMI VWP), no business visa is required for up to 45 days. After 45 days, visitors must apply using ESTA to extend their stay on the island.

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