Average Distribution Director Salary in Jamaica for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Distribution Director salary for 2024 in Jamaica and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Jamaican dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the JMD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Distribution Director Make in Jamaica?

A Distribution Director working in Jamaica will typically earn around 1,645,600 JMD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 790,300 JMD to the highest average salary of 2,579,200 JMD.

Average Annual Salary
1,645,600 JMD
Average Monthly Salary
137,133 JMD

Lowest Annual Salary
790,300 JMD
Lowest Monthly Salary
65,858 JMD

Highest Annual Salary
2,579,200 JMD
Highest Monthly Salary
214,933 JMD

These are average salaries for a Distribution Director in Jamaica and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Distribution Director to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Distribution Director salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Distribution Director Salaries in Jamaica

So we've looked at the average salaries a Distribution Director will earn in Jamaica. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Distribution Director can earn between 790,300 JMD and 2,579,200 JMD on average in Jamaica. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Distribution Director in Jamaica is 1,716,600 JMD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,716,600 JMD, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,716,600 JMD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Distribution Director salary in Jamaica, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,125,500 JMD while 75% of the population earn more than 1,125,500 JMD.

75% of the population earn less than 2,230,100 JMD, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,230,100 JMD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Distribution Director Salary by Experience Level in Jamaica

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average distribution director salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Distribution Director in Jamaica that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 925,900 JMD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Distribution Director salary would increase to 1,306,100 JMD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Distribution Director, the average salary would be 1,728,900 JMD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,110,600 JMD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Distribution Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,254,400 JMD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Distribution Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,471,700 JMD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
925,900 JMD
2-5 Years +42%
1,306,100 JMD
5-10 Years +31%
1,728,900 JMD
10-15 Years +23%
2,110,600 JMD
15-20 Years +6%
2,254,400 JMD
20+ Years +10%
2,471,700 JMD

Distribution Director Salary by Education Level in Jamaica

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Distribution Director in Jamaica based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Distribution Director in Jamaica with a high school education can earn an average salary of 1,147,600 JMD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Distribution Director in Jamaica with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 1,333,900 JMD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Distribution Director in Jamaica with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,942,700 JMD.

  • Master's Degree. A Distribution Director in Jamaica with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,389,200 JMD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
1,147,600 JMD
Certificate or Diploma +16%
1,333,900 JMD
Bachelor's Degree +46%
1,942,700 JMD
Master's Degree +23%
2,389,200 JMD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Jamaica is around 482,000 to 1,450,000 JMD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Distribution Director Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Jamaica, a male distribution director will earn an average of 1,703,200 JMD, while a female distribution director will earn around 1,606,100 JMD.

This means that a male distribution director earns approximately 6% more than a female distribution director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Jamaica

Male
1,703,200 JMD
Female -6%
1,606,100 JMD

Distribution Director Average Pay Raise in Jamaica

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Distribution Director in Jamaica is around 9% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Jamaica is around 5% every 28 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Distribution Director in Jamaica can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Jamaica for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Jamaica.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Distribution Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Jamaica

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Distribution Director is a moderate bonus based job, with 65% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

35% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
65%
No Bonus
35%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Jamaica earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,235,600 JMD
Private Sector -10%
1,122,900 JMD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Distribution Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Distribution Director in Jamaica.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,405,700 JMD
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 719,100 JMD
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,547,500 JMD
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,411,500 JMD
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,896,700 JMD
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 847,000 JMD
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 925,900 JMD
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,041,900 JMD
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,440,700 JMD
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,224,800 JMD
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 433,400 JMD
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 991,000 JMD
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,930,500 JMD
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,728,900 JMD
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,320,500 JMD
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,224,800 JMD
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,369,700 JMD
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,290,300 JMD
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,212,800 JMD
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,524,300 JMD
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,476,700 JMD
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,345,400 JMD
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 986,700 JMD
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 663,200 JMD
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,688,800 JMD
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 946,800 JMD
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,728,900 JMD
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,728,900 JMD
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 949,600 JMD
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 772,700 JMD
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,134,500 JMD
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 823,900 JMD
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,224,800 JMD
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 786,600 JMD
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,391,600 JMD
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,296,900 JMD
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,440,700 JMD
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,089,400 JMD
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,095,900 JMD
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 884,700 JMD
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,967,000 JMD
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,645,600 JMD
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,543,000 JMD
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 929,700 JMD
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 792,900 JMD
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,594,500 JMD
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,510,400 JMD
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,464,200 JMD
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,173,000 JMD
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 807,900 JMD
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,641,300 JMD
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,485,800 JMD
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,583,700 JMD
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 581,300 JMD
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,487,200 JMD
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,089,400 JMD
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 882,400 JMD
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 765,100 JMD
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,464,200 JMD
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 759,300 JMD
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,391,600 JMD
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,678,300 JMD
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,980,600 JMD
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,728,900 JMD
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,369,700 JMD
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 563,300 JMD
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 754,900 JMD
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,104,400 JMD
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 825,900 JMD
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 993,600 JMD
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,374,400 JMD
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 888,400 JMD
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,537,500 JMD
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,052,200 JMD
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 778,500 JMD
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,198,300 JMD
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,273,300 JMD
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 780,700 JMD
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 757,600 JMD
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,138,300 JMD
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,212,800 JMD
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 587,800 JMD
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,296,900 JMD
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,224,800 JMD
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,405,700 JMD
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,345,400 JMD
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 592,600 JMD
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,405,700 JMD
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 965,000 JMD
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,500,800 JMD
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,990,300 JMD
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,124,200 JMD
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,273,300 JMD
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,224,800 JMD
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,800,200 JMD
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 688,900 JMD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Jamaica, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Kingston 1,741,800 JMD

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