Employment Cost Calculator for Dominica
Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Dominica, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.
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
