Key Facts: Haiti Wages
- Country
- Haiti (HTI)
- Continent
- North America
- Currency
- Haitian Gourde (HTG)
- Minimum Wage
- G17,125 /mo ($128.76 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- G25,000 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- G300,000 /year
- Median Individual Income
- G72,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 48 hours
- Data Source
- Haitian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MAST) / ILO
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Haiti — Average Salary & Wages
Haitian Gourde (HTG) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Haiti is
G300,000 a year
But half of all workers earn less than G72,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Haiti is G17,125/mo ($128.76 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is G25,000 ($187.97 USD). The median monthly income is G6,000 ($45.11 USD).
Estimates. Haiti is one of the lowest-income countries in the Western Hemisphere. Over 60% of the population lives below the national poverty line. The informal economy dominates. Data is highly uncertain given the security and institutional situation.
Rough estimates for the small formal sector. The vast majority of Haitians work in the informal economy with highly variable incomes. The formal private sector is concentrated in Port-au-Prince. Public sector wages are relatively stable but low. These figures should be treated as very approximate.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2017, the minimum wage has grown +128% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Haiti, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $192.98/mo 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 Haiti earns G17,125/mo. That is 69% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- G17,125 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 69% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $128.76/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +128% since 2017
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- G685Industrial and commercial sector daily minimum wage — most widely cited national rate
- Monthly
- G17,125Based on 25 working days/month
Haiti's minimum wage system is governed by the Labour Code and set by the Conseil Supérieur des Salaires. Rates are set daily (per jour ouvrable) and vary by sector. Industrial zones, including garment assembly (sous-traitance), use the industrial rate. Enforcement is extremely limited outside the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area and formal factory settings. The Haitian gourde has depreciated substantially, significantly eroding real purchasing power.
Work Week
- Standard
- 48 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 56 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Haiti Labour Code sets 48 hours as the standard workweek (8 hours/day, 6 days). Maximum with overtime is 56 hours. Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate. In practice, enforcement is very limited and informal workers have no effective protection.
How Haiti Compares
| Metric | Haiti | North America Avg. | North America Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $187.97/mo | $1,569.85/mo | $6,228/mo (United States) |
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What is the minimum wage in Haiti?
The minimum wage in Haiti is G17,125/mo (approximately $128.76 USD), effective since 2023-05-01. Haiti's minimum wage system is governed by the Labour Code and set by the Conseil Supérieur des Salaires. Rates are set daily (per jour ouvrable) and vary by sector. Industrial zones, including garment assembly (sous-traitance), use the industrial rate. Enforcement is extremely limited outside the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area and formal factory settings. The Haitian gourde has depreciated substantially, significantly eroding real purchasing power.
What is the average salary in Haiti?
The average gross monthly salary in Haiti is G25,000 (approximately $187.97 USD). Rough estimates for the small formal sector. The vast majority of Haitians work in the informal economy with highly variable incomes. The formal private sector is concentrated in Port-au-Prince. Public sector wages are relatively stable but low. These figures should be treated as very approximate. Source: Institut Haïtien de Statistique et d'Informatique (IHSI) / World Bank estimates (2023).
How many hours is the standard work week in Haiti?
The standard work week in Haiti is 48 hours, with a legal maximum of 56 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Haiti Labour Code sets 48 hours as the standard workweek (8 hours/day, 6 days). Maximum with overtime is 56 hours. Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular rate. In practice, enforcement is very limited and informal workers have no effective protection.
How has the minimum wage in Haiti changed over time?
The minimum wage in Haiti has changed as follows: G300 in 2017, G350 in 2019, G500 in 2021, G685 in 2023. This represents 4 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Haiti in USD?
The minimum wage in Haiti converts to approximately $128.76/mo 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 Haiti in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Haiti is approximately $187.97 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
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