How much does a candle factory worker make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 21,960 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,251
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Dominican Republic ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,680 |
| 76. Guatemala estimate | $4,263 |
| 77. Dominican Republic estimate | $4,251 |
| 78. Malaysia estimate | $4,173 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerDOP 284,000
- Piano tunerDOP 289,400
- JewellerDOP 249,500
- PotterDOP 255,200
- GlassblowerDOP 249,100
- Sign installerDOP 261,400
- BasketmakerDOP 234,900
- Carpet workerDOP 238,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 21,960 a month, DOP 263,500 a year.
How much does a candle factory worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 209,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 315,000.
Which country pays a candle factory worker the most?
United States, with a median of $46,080 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a candle factory worker make more in the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $4,251 in the Dominican Republic, 10.8 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: DOP 284,000 a year against DOP 263,500 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate