A person working in Grenada typically earns around 6,270 XCD per month. Salaries range from 1,590 XCD (lowest average) to 28,000 XCD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries in Grenada range from 1,590 XCD per month (minimum salary) to 28,000 XCD per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
The median salary is 6,270 XCD per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 6,270 XCD while the other half are earning more than 6,270 XCD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 3,530 XCD while 75% of them are earning more than 3,530 XCD. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 17,100 XCD while 25% are earning more than 17,100 XCD.
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Grenada costs anywhere from 31,300 East Caribbean Dollar(s) to 94,000 East Caribbean Dollar(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Grenada earn 6% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.
Male | 6,440 XCD | |
Female | -6% | 6,050 XCD |
Employees in Grenada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Banking | 5% | |
Energy | 1% | |
Information Technology | 6% | |
Healthcare | 2% | |
Travel | 7% | |
Construction | 3% | |
Education | 8% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Grenada for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Junoir Level | 3% - 5% | |
Mid-Career | 6% - 9% | |
Senior Level | 10% - 15% | |
Top Management | 15% - 20% |
The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.
65% of surveyed staff in Grenada reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 35% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 35% | |
No Bonus | 65% |
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
Finance | High | |
Architecture | High | |
Sales | High | |
Business Development | High | |
Marketing / Advertising | High | |
Information Technology | Moderate | |
Healthcare | Moderate | |
Insurance | Moderate | |
Customer Service | Moderate | |
Human Resources | Moderate | |
Construction | Low | |
Transport | Low | |
Hospitality | Low |
The main two types of jobs | |
Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Job Title | Average Salary |
Accounting and Finance | |
Accountant | 4,050 XCD |
Accounting Assistant | 3,120 XCD |
Accounting Manager | 9,320 XCD |
Bookkeeper | 2,780 XCD |
Chartered Accountant | 5,480 XCD |
Corporate Treasurer | 8,460 XCD |
Financial Analyst | 7,410 XCD |
Financial Manager | 11,300 XCD |
Internal Auditor | 5,820 XCD |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
Administrative Assistant | 3,050 XCD |
Office Manager | 5,150 XCD |
Receptionist | 2,310 XCD |
Secretary | 2,780 XCD |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
Art Director | 5,710 XCD |
Creative Director | 5,730 XCD |
Graphic Designer | 3,760 XCD |
Photographer | 3,220 XCD |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
Aerospace Engineer | 7,510 XCD |
Air Traffic Controller | 6,360 XCD |
Flight Attendant | 4,140 XCD |
Pilot | 10,700 XCD |
Architecture | |
Architect | 7,530 XCD |
CAD Drafter | 3,030 XCD |
Automotive | |
Mechanic | 2,300 XCD |
Service Advisor | 4,120 XCD |
Banking | |
Bank Branch Manager | 10,700 XCD |
Teller | 2,220 XCD |
Bilingual | |
Teacher | 4,700 XCD |
Translator | 5,480 XCD |
Business Planning | |
Business Analyst | 7,590 XCD |
Business Development Manager | 9,110 XCD |
Project Manager | 6,660 XCD |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
Nanny | 2,390 XCD |
Nursery Teacher | 2,300 XCD |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
Civil Engineer | 5,300 XCD |
Construction Project Manager | 9,940 XCD |
Health and Safety Officer | 2,670 XCD |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
Call Center Representative | 2,210 XCD |
Customer Service Manager | 7,740 XCD |
Customer Service Representative | 2,340 XCD |
Engineering | |
Electrical Engineer | 5,990 XCD |
Engineer | 5,600 XCD |
Mechanical Engineer | 5,590 XCD |
Executive and Management | |
Chief Executive Officer | 13,800 XCD |
Chief Financial Officer | 12,000 XCD |
General Manager | 10,000 XCD |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
Chef | 3,700 XCD |
Executive Chef | 4,160 XCD |
Hotel Manager | 10,600 XCD |
Travel Agent | 3,880 XCD |
Waiter / Waitress | 1,910 XCD |
Health and Medical | |
Dentist | 14,400 XCD |
Dietitian | 11,700 XCD |
Laboratory Technician | 4,440 XCD |
Nurse | 4,870 XCD |
Human Resources | |
Human Resources Manager | 9,320 XCD |
Human Resources Officer | 3,530 XCD |
Information Technology | |
Computer Technician | 4,410 XCD |
Database Administrator | 5,740 XCD |
Developer / Programmer | 5,780 XCD |
Information Technology Manager | 10,300 XCD |
Network Engineer | 5,280 XCD |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
Police Officer | 3,580 XCD |
Legal | |
Attorney | 11,300 XCD |
Legal Assistant | 3,010 XCD |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
Journalist | 6,510 XCD |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
Biomedical Engineer | 5,110 XCD |
Pharmacist | 8,020 XCD |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
Cashier | 2,210 XCD |
Sales Manager | 10,500 XCD |
Sales Representative | 3,900 XCD |
Teaching / Education | |
Elementary School Teacher | 4,050 XCD |
Secondary School Teacher | 5,110 XCD |
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Grenada earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 6,020 XCD | |
Public Sector | +7% | 6,450 XCD |