Talent Wiki - Antigua & Barbuda
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Antigua & Barbuda
Capital
St. John’s
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Languages
English and Antiguan Creole
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$16,786
Employer Tax
8%
Talent Overview
Antigua & Barbuda holds the 6th rank for GDP in Latin America and the Caribbean Sea. The country is well known for being one of the most prosperous nations in the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda’s GDP has majorly increased over the year. The country’s GDP majorly depends on tourism and industries such as clothing and construction. There has been significant growth in the GDP after 2019 in Antigua & Barbuda.
Major economic hubs:
St. John’s, All Saints, Liberta
Skills in demand:
Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing Analyst, Product Manager
Local Universities
The top universities of Antigua and Barbuda are;
American University of Antigua
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 5685
University of Health Sciences Antigua
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 8810
Salary Data
Some of the job titles and average monthly salary of Antigua and Barbuda are;
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary(XCD) | Average Monthly Salary(USD) |
| Financial Manager | 9,360 XCD | 3463.40 USD |
| General Manager | 8,490 XCD | 3141.48 USD |
| Business Development Manager | 7,280 XCD | 2693.75 USD |
| Business Analyst | 5,980 XCD | 2212.72 USD |
| Financial Analyst | 5,750 XCD | 2127.62 USD |
| Project Manager | 5,170 XCD | 1913.01 USD |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
TotalJobs, Timesacsent, LinkedIn, Glassdoor
Number of LinkedIn users:
40,270
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Antigua & Barbuda
In order to onboard an individual from Antigua & Barbuda, the employer needs to have knowledge about the employment law, deductions, allowances, and bonuses to be provided.
Employee Contracts
Employment contracts in Antigua and Barbuda must be in the language that both the employees and employers understands – either English or Antiguan Creole.
Probation Period
The probation policy for new employees in Antigua and Barbuda is up to 1 month.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | Day off for New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 7 Apr | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| 29 May | Whit Monday | Public Holiday |
| 7 Aug | Carnival Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 8 Aug | Carnival Holiday | Public Holiday |
| 1 Nov | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 9 Dec | V.C. Bird Day | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves:
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual/Earned Leave | 30 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 26 weeks | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 13 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The payroll cycle in Antigua and Barbuda is Monthly.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage is XCD 8.20 per hour in Antigua and Barbuda.
Overtime Pay
A minimum of 150% of the hourly wage has to be provided as overtime pay in Antigua and Barbuda.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
There is no statutory law for 13th-month pay in Antigua & Barbuda.
Employee Benefits:
- Insurance Benefits
- Maternity leave
- Vacation Policy
- Retirement Benefits
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Funds | Contributions |
| Social Security | 8% |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Funds | Contributions |
| Social Security | 6% |
Employee Income Tax:
There is no personal income tax in Antigua and Barbuda.
VAT:
The standard VAT rate in Antigua & Barbuda is 15%.
Offboarding & Termination
The employer or the employee can terminate the employment contract with a notice or severance pay. However, the employer can terminate only based on the reason based on redundancy or illegal activities for termination.
The notice period in Antigua and Barbuda is one month.
After one year of service, one day of pay for each month worked. The severance pay is only applicable if the employee is terminated for the reason of redundancy.
Visa and Immigration
The individual has to provide personal documents along with the employee contract. The individual can stay in the country for six months and can be extended based on business requirements.
