Dominican Republic
#58 globallyCaribbeanAverage salary: $9,000/year · Currency: DOP RD$
Mean Annual Salary
$9,000
gross USD
Median Annual Salary
$7,000
gross USD
GDP per Capita
$9,367
current USD
PPP Factor
×0.38
vs USD base
Tax Breakdown at Median Salary
EstimatedTake-Home (Net) Annual
$5,600
Effective Tax Rate
20.0%
* Based on median salary of $7,000. Estimated combined rate. Consult a tax professional for accurate calculations.
Estimated Salaries by Job in Dominican Republic
Surgeon
Psychiatrist
Doctor / Physician
Investment Banker
Cloud Architect
AI/ML Engineer
Dentist
Judge
Product Manager
Actuary
* Estimates based on global median · actual salaries vary
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic Economic Overview
Currency
DOP (RD$)
Region
Caribbean
Population
11.0M
Gini Coefficient
0.420
Cost of Living Index
38 (US=100)
Tax Data Available
Estimated
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About Salaries in Dominican Republic
The average annual salary in Dominican Republic is approximately $9,000 (gross, in USD), with a median of $7,000. The country ranks #58 out of 117 countries by average salary.
At the median salary, workers in Dominican Republic take home approximately $5,600 after taxes — an effective tax rate of 20.0%. The purchasing power parity factor of ×0.38 means that in real terms, living costs are lower than in the United States.
Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean region. Income inequality, measured by the Gini coefficient, is 0.420 (high inequality).