Dominica’s minimum wage is set for another review in 2025. Minister responsible for Labour, Rayburn Blackmoore, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that the minimum wage continues to reflect efforts aimed at improving the standard of living for ordinary Dominicans.
“We must work closely with the private sector to ensure that the minimum wage can be increased,” Blackmoore stated. He added that creating opportunities for further economic relief remains a key priority for the government.
The island’s minimum wage was last reviewed in 2021, and the upcoming review in 2025 is seen as a crucial step towards enhancing the welfare of Dominica’s workforce.
The following increases were made during the 2021 review:
- Agricultural Workers and Labourers: EC$4.00 to EC$7.50 per hour
- Daily Paid Workers and Tourism Workers: EC$4.50 to EC$7.50 per hour
- Juveniles/Trainees: EC$3.60 to EC$5.67 per hour
- Cashiers and Receptionists: EC$5.50 to EC$7.25 per hour
- Salespersons: EC$5.50 to EC$7.25 per hour
- Shop Assistants: EC$4.50 to EC$6.75 per hour
- Home Assistants (with meals): EC$125 to EC$200 per week
Additional categories were also introduced with the following rates:
- Cooks: EC$7.25 per hour
- Bartenders: EC$7.24 per hour
- Servers: EC$7.24 per hour
- Room Attendants: EC$7.24 per hour
- Groundsmen: EC$7.24 per hour
- Public Area Assistants: EC$7.24 per hour
- Vehicle Drivers/Messengers: EC$7.50 per hour
- Security Guards: EC$8.00 per hour
- Unskilled Workers (e.g., construction labourers, handymen): EC$7.50 per hour
The Dominica government says it remains committed to ensuring that wages are reviewed and adjusted to support the economic well-being of all workers in the country.
