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Expand your global workforce in Dominican Republic

Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Dominican Republic.

Capital

Santo Domingo

Currency

Dominican Peso (DOP)

Languages

Spanish, Haitian Creole, Samana English

GDP per Capita

$12,010

Employer Tax

16.39%

Payroll Frequency

Monthly or Bi-Weekly

Talent overview

The Dominican Republic has experienced a remarkable period of robust economic growth over the last 25 years. The country’s GDP is estimated to reach 88.00 USD Billion this 2022 driven by tourism, remittances, foreign direct investment, mining revenues, free-trade zones, and telecommunications. This makes the Dominican Republic the second fastest growing economy in Latin America and the country is on track to achieve high-income status by 2030.

Major economic hubs:

Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Pedro de Macorís

Skills in demand:

Socio-Cultural and Community Services, Health and Wellness, Hotels and Tourism, Construction and Mining.

Top local universities in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Uni1

Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

Ranking

Local: 1

World: 1557

Dominican Republic Uni2

Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago

Ranking

Local: 2

World:2632

Dominican Republic Uni3

Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo

Ranking

Local: 3

World: 3249

Dominican Republic Uni4

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra

Ranking

Local: 4

World: 3550

Dominican Republic Uni5

Universidad Iberoamericana

Ranking

Local: 5

World: 4189

Top Local Job Boards

Indeed, LinkedIn, Jobfinder, OpcionEmpleo, BuscoJobs

Number of LinkedIn users

1,593,000

Top Recruitment Agencies

Michael Page, AIMS, Chronos Consulting

Where to find talent

Top Local Job Boards:

Number of LinkedIn users:

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Salary Data

Some common jobs in the Dominican Republic are:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (DOP) Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Accounting Assistant 10,400 186
Financial Analyst 25,900 463
Graphic Designer 12,800 229
Business Development Manager 31,900 570
Project Manager 22,700 406
Human Resources Manager 28,100 502
Developer/Programmer 18,200 325

Employ in Dominican Republic

Employing in the Dominican Republic

Before hiring talents in the Dominican Republic, employers should know the basic labor laws, employment terms, deductions and benefits. This section has all the necessary information that employers can use.

Employee Contract

The Dominican Republic Labor Laws accept verbal and written contracts. Employers can choose from either Spanish or English for the contract’s language.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year’s Day National holiday
9 Jan Epiphany National holiday
21 Jan Our Lady of Altagracia National holiday
26 Jan Duarte’s Day National holiday
29 Jan Day off for Duarte’s Day National holiday
27 Feb Independence Day National holiday
29 Mar Good Friday National holiday, Christian
1 May Labor Day National holiday
30 May Corpus Christi National holiday
16 Aug Restoration Day National holiday
24 Sep Feast of Our Lady of Mercy National holiday
4 Nov Constitution Day National holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day National holiday

Employee Leaves

Type of Leave Duration Mandatory
Annual Leave 14 days Yes
Sick Leave 21 to 23 days Yes
Maternity Leave 14 weeks Yes

Leave Compliance

Payroll in Dominican Republic

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Payroll cycle

Dominican Republic workers are paid once a month, usually on the last day of the month. However, some businesses are implementing bi-monthly cycles to pay employees on the 15th and last day of the month.

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Minimum wage

The Dominican Republic’s minimum wage depends on where the business is located and the size of the enterprise.

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Overtime pay

The weekly and daily work limits are 44 hours per week and 8 hours per day, respectively. Employees who work more than the regular hours a week should be paid as follows:

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How taxes work

Employer Payroll Tax

Type of Contribution Contribution
Pension 7.10%
Family Healthcare 7.09%
Labour Risk Insurance 1.2%
Governmental Training Institution (INFOTEP) 1%

Employee Payroll Tax

Type of Contribution Contribution
Pension 2.87%
Family Healthcare 3.04%
Governmental Training Institution (INFOTEP) 0.5%

Employee Income Tax

Annual Taxable Income Tax Rate
0 – 416,220.00 DOP 0%
416,220.00 DOP – 624,329.00 DOP 15%
624,329.00 DOP – 867,123.00 DOP 20%
867,123.00 DOP and higher 25%

VAT

The standard rate for VAT is 18%.

Bonus

13th Month Pay

Employees receive a 13th salary or Christmas salary by December 20 each year.

Employee Benefits

The Dominican Republic’s statutory benefits offer a lot of coverage for its members. Below are some benefits they provide:

  • Social Insurance (Cash sick and/or maternity benefit)
  • Medical Benefits
  • Nursing Allowance
  • Unemployment
  • Retirement

Employee offboarding

A written notice and an explanation for the termination are required to start the process.

The notice period depends on the employee’s tenure in the organization:

Tenure Notice Period
3 – 6 months 7 days
6 months – 1 year 14 days
More than 1 year 28 days

In the event of a termination, the employer must give severance pay within 10 days and must follow the severance pay structure below:

Tenure Pay Rate
3 – 6 months 6 days of salary
6 – 1 year 13 days of salary
1 – 5 years 21 days of salary
5 years and more 23 days of salary
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Visa and
immigration

Foreign nationals wishing to work in the Dominican Republic must obtain the following:

Type of Visa Purpose
Business Visa (For Employment Purposes) For assignments of one year or less
Temporary Residence Permit For assignments more than one year

Consular post must grant all visas with Ministry of Foreign Affairs authorization.

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