How much does a social worker make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 53,810 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,821
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 3.1 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica ranks among 144 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 | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 85. Mongolia estimate | $5,829 |
| 86. Jamaica estimate | $5,821 |
| 87. Moldova estimate | $5,755 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistJMD 809,300
- AnthropologistJMD 652,300
- HistorianJMD 682,300
- PsychologistJMD 725,300
- Religious professionalsJMD 576,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 53,810 a month, JMD 645,700 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 555,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 781,200.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $5,821 in Jamaica, 10.5 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: JMD 809,300 a year against JMD 645,700 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate