A new Minimum wage for Dominica takes effect today.
Dominica’s last minimum wage was reviewed in 2O21.
The new Minimum wage will see workers and labourers in the agricultural sector receiving 9 dollars 75 cents per hour from 7 dollars 5O cents. Daily paid workers, factory, tourism and manufacturing will now receive 9 dollars an hour from 7 dollars 5O cents an hour.
Cashiers /receptionists are now entitled to 9 dollars 42 cents from 7 dollars 25 cents per hour.
Salespeople/ cashiers will see an increase. That’s 9 dollars 42 cents from 7 dollars 25 cents.
The new minimum wage for security guards is 9 dollars 6O cents from 8 dollars.
For vehicle drivers/messengers, the new minimum wage is 9 dollars from 7 dollars 5O cents.
For bar tenders, the new minimum wage is 9 dollars from 7 dollars 24 cents
The full classes of workers and their new wages can be viewed on the DBS Facebook page.
The Ministry of Finance says the updated rates are intended to ensure a more equitable wage structure, strengthen household incomes and enhance social protection, especially for low-income workers. The Government of Dominica reiterates its commitment to ensuring that all workers operate within a labour market environment which supports their well-being and long-term economic security
Minister for Labour Daren Pinard says the new Minimum wage will strengthen household income.
Minister for Labour Daren Pinard
