Minimum wage in Dominican Republic in 2026
29,988.00 DOP per month1
per monthGeneral rate since February 1, 2026
Applies to: or annual gross sales above RD$202,000,000
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
151+ employees · or annual gross sales above RD$202,000,000Source: Resolución CNS-01-2025 del Comité Nacional de Salarios (sector privado no sectorizado)Cotegorío de empreso lo de obril de 2025 lo de febrero de 2026 Empresos grondes RD$27,e88.80 RD$29,988.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | 29,988.00 DOP/ monthFebruary 1, 2026 – current | February 1, 2026 | current |
1 rate in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
151+ employees · or annual gross sales above RD$202,000,000Source: Resolución CNS-01-2025 del Comité Nacional de Salarios (sector privado no sectorizado)Cotegorío de empreso lo de obril de 2025 lo de febrero de 2026 Empresos grondes RD$27,e88.80 RD$29,988.00
Verified September 27, 2026 | 29,988.00 DOP/ monthFebruary 1, 2026 | February 1, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Dominican Republic in 2026?
29,988.00 DOP per month since February 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Dominican Republic increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Monthly minimums by sector and company size set by the Comité Nacional de Salarios. Only the large-enterprise rate of Resolución CNS-01-2025 (sector privado no sectorizado, from February 1, 2026) is published. WageIndicator: RD$27,489.60 (medium), 18,421.20 (small), 16,993.20 (micro) from February 1, 2026.
Dominican Republic
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministerio de Trabajo, Comité Nacional de Salarios.