How much does a forest worker make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 18,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,955
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 97. South Africa estimate | $1,967 |
| 98. Jamaica estimate | $1,955 |
| 99. Cape Verde estimate | $1,948 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsJMD 191,500
- Livestock farm labourersJMD 195,700
- Farm handJMD 202,500
- GardenerJMD 202,200
- Water-based fisheries workerJMD 194,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 18,080 a month, JMD 216,900 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 194,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 242,600.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
United States, with a median of $45,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $1,955 in Jamaica, 23.1 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: JMD 216,900 a year against JMD 191,500 for a farm hands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate