How much does a candle factory worker make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 15,760 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,705
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 106. Ukraine estimate | $1,738 |
| 107. Jamaica estimate | $1,705 |
| 108. Timor-Leste estimate | $1,637 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Watch makerJMD 203,800
- Piano tunerJMD 207,700
- JewellerJMD 179,100
- PotterJMD 183,100
- GlassblowerJMD 178,700
- Sign installerJMD 187,600
- BasketmakerJMD 168,600
- Carpet workerJMD 171,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a candle factory worker make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 15,760 a month, JMD 189,100 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 JMD 150,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 226,100.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $46,080 a year against $1,705 in Jamaica, 27.0 times more.
Who makes more, a candle factory worker or a watch maker?
A watch maker: JMD 203,800 a year against JMD 189,100 for a candle factory worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate