Employment Cost Calculator for Dominica
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Dominica employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (DSS) | 7.75% (with redundancy) / 7.50% (without redundancy) | Employee's earnings up to EC$6,000 per month (EC$72,000 annually) |
| PAYE Income Tax | Progressive (e.g., 16% on first EC$20,000) | Employee's taxable income |
| Education Levy | 2.5% or 5% | Portion of gross income exceeding exemption |
Filing & Compliance
- Register with Dominica Social Security (DSS) within seven days of hiring an employee.
- Remit Social Security contributions and PAYE deductions to the Dominica Social Security and Inland Revenue Department, respectively, by the 15th day of the month following the payroll month.
- File an annual return for PAYE deductions with the Inland Revenue Department by January 31.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range (EC$) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30,000 | 0% |
| 30,001 - 50,000 | 15% |
| 50,001 - 80,000 | 25% |
| Over 80,000 | 35% |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap (EC$) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.75% | 6,000 per month |
| Health Service | 1.0% | Gross Earnings |
| Resilience & Regeneration Fund | 0.25% | Gross Earnings |
Personal Allowances
- Standard Personal Allowance
- Spouse Allowance
- Child Allowance
