Expand your global workforce in Trinidad and Tobago
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Trinidad and Tobago
Capital
Port of Spain
Currency
Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD)
Languages
English
GDP per Capita
$14,480.27
Employer Tax
Maximum 276.20 TTD
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
Trinidad and Tobago is a high-income island country in the Caribbean and is currently the 3rd wealthiest country in the region. Their economy is primarily industrial, as the island is known for its natural gas and oil reserves. The petroleum and petrochemical industries alone account for 37% of the country’s GDP.
Major economic hubs:
Port of Spain, Chaguanas, Saint Augustine
Skills in demand:
Sales, Web Developers, Cyber Security Specialists, Project Manager, Health & Safety Officers
Trinidad and Tobago
Top local universities in Trinidad and Tobago
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
RANKING
Local: 1
World : 1,700
The University of Trinidad and Tobago
RANKING
Local: 2
World :5,699
University of the Southern Caribbean
RANKING
Local: 3
World : 7,866
College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago
RANKING
Local: 4
World : 8,505
Tobago Hospitality and Tourism Institute
RANKING
Local: 5
World : 11,661
Top Local Job Boards:
obsTT.com, Trinidad Job, JobIsland
Number of LinkedIn users:
485,500
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Regency Trinidad, Caribbean Resourcing Solutions, Eve Anderson Recruitment Limited
Where to find talent
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Salary Data
Some common jobs of Trinidad and Tobago with average monthly salary are mentioned below;
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (in TTD) | Average Monthly Salary (in USD) |
| Accountant | 10,100 | 1487.73 |
| Software Engineer | 9,950 | 1465.63 |
| Financial Analyst | 12,700 | 1870.71 |
| Graphic Designer | 6,150 | 905.89 |
| Project Manager | 11,700 | 1723.41 |
| Sales Manager | 16,500 | 2430.45 |
| Customer Care Representative | 3,790 | 558.27 |
Employ in Trinidad and Tobago
Employing in Trinidad and Tobago
Employing in Trinidad and Tobago will require employees to be knowledgeable with the labor laws and regulations. Below are some information to help businesses get started when hiring employees in the country.
Employee Contract
Employment Contracts in Trinidad and Tobago may be expressed or implied in writing or orally. It must be in the language that all the concerned parties understand.
Probation Period
No statutory provisions regarding the probationary period in the private sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| March 30 | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day observed | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Eid al-Fitr | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 30 | Indian Arrival Day | National Holiday |
| June 19 | Corpus Christi | National Holiday |
| June 19 | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| August 1 | African Emancipation Day | National Holiday |
| August 31 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| September 1 | Independence Day observed | National Holiday |
| September 24 | Republic Day | National Holiday |
| October 20 | Diwali/Deepavali | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 2 weeks | No |
| Sick Leave | 14 days | No |
| Maternity Leave | 14 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll in Trinidad and Tobago
Payroll cycle
Salaries in Trinidad and Tobago are paid every month
Minimum wage
The national minimum wage for employees is TTD 20.50 per hour.
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Overtime pay
Overtime pay rates vary when the extra work is performed. Below are the following
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How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Type of Contribution | Tax (in TTD) |
| National Insurance | 8.8% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Type of Contribution | Tax (in TTD) |
| National Insurance | 4.4% |
Employee Income Tax
| Annual Income (TTD) | Tax Rates |
| 0 to 90,000 | 0% |
| 90,000 to 1,000,000 | 25% |
| Above 1,000,000 | 30% |
VAT
The VAT rate in Trinidad and Tobago 12.5%
Bonus
13th Month Pay
A 13th month pay is not mandatory in Trinidad and Tobago
Employee Benefits
Employees in Trinidad and Tobago are entitled to the following benefits:
- Social Security
- Work Injury and Disability benefit
- Maternity Protection
- Retirement/Pension
Employee offboarding
Termination of employment contract may be done by either the employee or employer. The grounds for termination may be due to just cause, resignation, contract expiration or unsatisfactory performance.
Notice period for employees in Trinidad and Tobago is typically a month.
According to the Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act, below are the severance pay rates based on their years of service:
- Weekly paid employees with 1 to 4 years of service – 2 weeks’ pay for each year served
- Weekly paid employees with 5+ years of service – 3 weeks’ pay for each year served
- Monthly paid employees with 1 to 4 years of service – 1/2 month’s pay for each year served
- Monthly paid employees with 5+ years of service – 3/4 month’s pay for each year served
Visa and
immigration
A work permit must be applied for by foreign employees seeking to work in Trinidad and Tobago. However, for foreign workers staying in the country for less than 30 days in a year for work, a work permit will no longer be required.
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
Overtime pay rates vary when the extra work is performed. Below are the following
- First 4 hours of extra work on a regular work day – 150%
- The next 4 – 8 hours of extra work on a regular work day – 200%
- Hours after the 8th hour of extra work on a regular work day – 300%
- First 8 hours of extra work on a holiday/ scheduled day off – 200%
- Hours after the 8th hour of extra work on a holiday/ scheduled day off – 300%
Visa and Immigration