Global Salary Calculator – Get rid of the guesswork over compensation when hiring internationally
This content is for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this content. It is not legal advice and shall not be relied on as such.
$ (USD)
40/week
Guam is an island in the North Pacific Ocean. It is the largest and most populous of the Mariana Islands. Guam is 9,300 km (5,800 miles) west of San Francisco and 2,600 km (1,600 miles) east of Manila. Guam's official languages are English and Chamorro. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States. U.S. national defense spending is the main driver of Guam's economy, followed by tourism and other services.
Employment contracts in Guam may be verbal, written or implied. Indefinite-term and fixed-term contracts are permitted. Common employment contract terms include:
names of the employer and employee,
work to be performed,
work location,
salary and payment intervals,
start date and duration, if for a fixed term, and
leave entitlements and other benefits.
The standard work week in Guam is 40 hours per week over five days. Employers in Guam must pay overtime to employees who work more than 40 hours per week. Overtime pay is 150% of the employee's normal hourly pay. Salaried employees with income over a legal threshold are exempt from the laws on hours and overtime.
Employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid sick leave in Guam. Employees must have at least 12 months of service with their employer, and at least 1,000 hours of service in the prior 12 months, to be eligible for leave. Employers with fewer than 25 employees in Guam do not have to give sick leave to their employees.
The Guam Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year. Employees may use FMLA leave to give birth and care for a newborn or adopted child. Employees must have at least 12 months of service with their employer, and at least 1,000 hours of service in the prior 12 months, to be eligible for FMLA leave. Employers with fewer than 25 employees in Guam do not have to give FMLA leave to their employees.
Guam has a minimum wage. Guam’s labor law does not require employers to pay bonuses.
Employers are not required to provide paid annual leave, but most employers do.
In Guam, the public holidays are:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day
Memorial Day
US Independence Day
Liberation Day
Labor Day
All Souls’ Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Santa Marian Kamalen Day
Christmas
Employers in Guam are not required to provide health insurance to employees. Employers may provide private health insurance as an employee benefit.
Employers in Guam generally can terminate employees at any time, with or without cause. However, it is illegal for an employer to fire an employee because of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender or age. An employee must be at least 40 years old to be protected from age discrimination.
Employers are not required to provide notice before terminating employment, except in large-scale layoffs. Employers are not required to pay severance.
We understand that local laws and regulations change and sourcing an accurate reference guide is not easy. Our data is researched and verified by our team of local international Employment Attorneys, HR and Benefit Professionals and Tax Accountants through our Atlas team and consultants, to ensure information up-to-date and accurate.
Partnering with Atlas when expanding into Guam can dramatically reduce the standard brick and mortar processes of doing business in foreign markets and allow you to focus on what you do best, growing your company! To discover more about how Atlas can simplify your ability to expand globally, please feel free to contact us.
Our team of regional experts are here to support you with your global expansion plans. If you have any questions, just get in touch and we will be delighted to help.
