Key Facts: Dominican Republic Wages
- Country
- Dominican Republic (DOM)
- Continent
- North America
- Currency
- Dominican Peso (DOP)
- Minimum Wage
- RD$91.30 /hr ($1.50 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- RD$32,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- RD$416,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- RD$204,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 44 hours
- Data Source
- Ministerio de Trabajo — República Dominicana
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-24
Dominican Republic — Average Salary & Wages
Dominican Peso (DOP) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Dominican Republic is
RD$416,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than RD$204,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Dominican Republic is RD$91.30/hr ($1.50 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is RD$32,000 ($526.32 USD). The median monthly income is RD$17,000 ($279.61 USD).
Median individual monthly income approximately DOP 17,000. Large informal sector and significant rural-urban wage gap. Gini coefficient approximately 0.40.
Average monthly wage for formal sector workers. Annual includes Christmas salary. Net estimated after social security (SFS) contributions: pension 2.87% employee share, health 3.04%, and labour risks 0.0%; plus income tax (progressive 0-25%, exempt below DOP 416,220/year). Effective deduction approximately 11% for average earners. Tourism and free trade zone sectors are major formal employers.
• SECTOR RATES
Large non-sectorized companies
RD$21,000 /mo
Since 2024-03-01
Companies with annual revenues above DOP 4 million (flagship minimum wage rate)
Medium non-sectorized companies
RD$14,428 /mo
Since 2024-03-01
Companies with annual revenues DOP 2-4 million
Small non-sectorized companies
RD$12,873 /mo
Since 2024-03-01
Companies with annual revenues under DOP 2 million
Micro enterprises
RD$11,292 /mo
Since 2024-03-01
Micro enterprises (10 or fewer employees)
Free trade zones (zonas francas)
RD$14,012 /mo
Since 2024-03-01
Workers in free trade zones (major employer in export manufacturing)
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2019, the minimum wage has grown +36% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Dominican Republic, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $3.88/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Dominican Republic earns RD$21,000/mo. That is 66% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- RD$21,000 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 66% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $345.39/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +36% since 2019
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- RD$91.30
- Monthly
- RD$21,000
- Annual
- RD$273,00013 monthly payments (salario de Navidad — mandatory Christmas salary)
The top-level amount represents large non-sectorized companies (the most commonly referenced rate). The Comité Nacional de Salarios sets minimum wages in multiple tiers based on company size and sector. The Código de Trabajo mandates a salario de Navidad (Christmas bonus) equal to one month's salary. Resolution CNS-01-2024 established the latest rates effective March 2024.
Work Week
- Standard
- 44 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 44 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.35x pay
Código de Trabajo (Labour Code) sets the standard workweek at 44 hours and workday at 8 hours. Night work (6pm-6am) maximum 36 hours/week. Mixed shifts maximum 40 hours/week. Overtime paid at 35% premium for the first 68 hours/month (beyond the standard 44-hour week), and 100% premium thereafter. Sunday and holiday work paid at double the regular rate.
How Dominican Republic Compares
| Metric | Dominican Republic | North America Avg. | North America Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $1.50/hr | $5.82/hr | $17.13/hr (Bermuda) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $526.32/mo | $1,569.85/mo | $6,228/mo (United States) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $1.51 |
| Gabon | $1.55 |
| Qatar | $1.43 |
| Brazil | $1.42 |
| Peru | $1.60 |
| Dominican Republic | $1.50 |
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What is the minimum wage in Dominican Republic?
The minimum wage in Dominican Republic is RD$91.30/hr (approximately $1.50 USD), effective since 2024-03-01. The top-level amount represents large non-sectorized companies (the most commonly referenced rate). The Comité Nacional de Salarios sets minimum wages in multiple tiers based on company size and sector. The Código de Trabajo mandates a salario de Navidad (Christmas bonus) equal to one month's salary. Resolution CNS-01-2024 established the latest rates effective March 2024.
What is the average salary in Dominican Republic?
The average gross monthly salary in Dominican Republic is RD$32,000 (approximately $526.32 USD). Average monthly wage for formal sector workers. Annual includes Christmas salary. Net estimated after social security (SFS) contributions: pension 2.87% employee share, health 3.04%, and labour risks 0.0%; plus income tax (progressive 0-25%, exempt below DOP 416,220/year). Effective deduction approximately 11% for average earners. Tourism and free trade zone sectors are major formal employers. Source: Banco Central de la República Dominicana — Encuesta Nacional de Fuerza de Trabajo (2024).
How many hours is the standard work week in Dominican Republic?
The standard work week in Dominican Republic is 44 hours, with a legal maximum of 44 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.35x the normal rate. Código de Trabajo (Labour Code) sets the standard workweek at 44 hours and workday at 8 hours. Night work (6pm-6am) maximum 36 hours/week. Mixed shifts maximum 40 hours/week. Overtime paid at 35% premium for the first 68 hours/month (beyond the standard 44-hour week), and 100% premium thereafter. Sunday and holiday work paid at double the regular rate.
How has the minimum wage in Dominican Republic changed over time?
The minimum wage in Dominican Republic has changed as follows: RD$15,447 in 2019, RD$15,447 in 2020, RD$17,000 in 2021, RD$19,250 in 2022, RD$21,000 in 2023, RD$21,000 in 2024. This represents 6 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Dominican Republic in USD?
The minimum wage in Dominican Republic converts to approximately $1.50/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Dominican Republic in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Dominican Republic is approximately $526.32 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Dominican Republic's minimum wage compare to the North America average?
Dominican Republic's minimum wage ranks #31 out of 32 countries with statutory minimum wages in North America, placing it among the lowest in North America.
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