Since 1992, the Bonus 14 It is part of the benefits guaranteed by Guatemalan labor legislation. Was established through the Decree 42-92officially known as Annual bonus law for private and public sector workersafter the repeal of the old financial compensation law for time of service.
This benefit consists of the Payment of an additional annual salaryequivalent to the ordinary salary that the worker accrues. Has mandatory and inalienable characterand its breach can lead to sanctions for employers.
When is Bonus 14 paid?
In accordance with the current law, the Bono 14 must be paid between July 1 and 15 of each year, without exception. Although the regulations set that range, the Exact Payment Day It can vary according to the internal policies of each company.
- In companies that pay biweekly, the bonus is usually delivered in the middle of the month.
- In those with monthly payments, the most common is that deposit on July 15.
Key aspects on the payment of bonus 14:
- It must be delivered in A single paymentunlike the bonus that can be divided between December and January.
- It is a benefit independent of the bonus, vacations or compensation.
Who are entitled to bonus 14?
All Worker in dependency relationshipeither in the public or private sector, you have the right to receive the Bonus 14even if you have not completed a full year of work.
In this case, the employer must perform a proportional paymentcalculated from the entrance of the worker to the June 30, 2025.
Also, if the Labor relationship ends before Julythe employer is obliged to pay the worker the proportional part of bonus 14, corresponding to the time worked from the July 1 of the previous year until the end of the contract.
How is Bonus 14 calculated?
The amount to be paid for Bonus 14 It is calculated based on the Average ordinary salaries that the worker has accrued between the July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year.
Income that They are not included In the calculation:
- Extra hours
- Aguinaldo
- Incentive bonus (Q250)
- Commissions
- Productivity bonds
- Any other economic compensation that Do not be part of the base salary
Online tool to calculate bonus 14
Since 2024, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Mentrab) enabled one Digital Bonus Calculator 14available for any worker who wants to know the estimated amount that corresponds to you.
Requirements to use the calculator:
- CUI number of the worker
- Company name or business name
- Type of economic activity
- Department and municipality where the company operates
- Labor Start Date
- Monthly base salary (without extraordinary bonds or payments)
- Address of valid email
Once the data has been entered, the system performs a Automatic Bonus Calculation 14which must be paid within the corresponding legal period, that is, between the July 1 and 15, 2025.