How much does a water-based fisheries worker make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 16,170 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $1,749
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $58,020 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,740 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,340 |
| 96. South Africa estimate | $1,759 |
| 97. Jamaica estimate | $1,749 |
| 98. Cape Verde estimate | $1,742 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm handsJMD 191,500
- Livestock farm labourersJMD 195,700
- Farm handJMD 202,500
- GardenerJMD 202,200
- Forest workerJMD 216,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 16,170 a month, JMD 194,000 a year.
How much does a water-based fisheries worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 172,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 226,600.
Which country pays a water-based fisheries worker the most?
United States, with a median of $36,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a water-based fisheries worker make more in Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $1,749 in Jamaica, 21.0 times more.
Who makes more, a water-based fisheries worker or a farm hand?
A farm hand: JMD 202,500 a year against JMD 194,000 for a water-based fisheries worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate