Average Foreman Salary in Dominica for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Foreman salary for 2024 in Dominica 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 Eastern Caribbean dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the XCD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Foreman Make in Dominica?

A Foreman working in Dominica will typically earn around 4,860 XCD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 740 XCD to the highest average salary of 6,200 XCD.

Average Annual Salary
4,860 XCD
Average Monthly Salary
405 XCD

Lowest Annual Salary
740 XCD
Lowest Monthly Salary
61 XCD

Highest Annual Salary
6,200 XCD
Highest Monthly Salary
516 XCD

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

Foreman 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 Foreman Salaries in Dominica

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Foreman can earn between 740 XCD and 6,200 XCD on average in Dominica. 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 Foreman in Dominica is 4,320 XCD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 4,320 XCD, and 50% of the population earn more than 4,320 XCD.

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 Foreman salary in Dominica, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,420 XCD while 75% of the population earn more than 1,420 XCD.

75% of the population earn less than 6,080 XCD, and 25% of the population earn more than 6,080 XCD.

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.

Foreman Salary by Experience Level in Dominica

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 foreman 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 Foreman in Dominica that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 2,700 XCD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Foreman salary would increase to 1,420 XCD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Foreman, the average salary would be 5,780 XCD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 3,940 XCD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Foreman with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 5,040 XCD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Foreman with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 5,520 XCD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
2,700 XCD
2-5 Years +34%
1,420 XCD
5-10 Years +48%
5,780 XCD
10-15 Years +22%
3,940 XCD
15-20 Years +9%
5,040 XCD
20+ Years +8%
5,520 XCD

Foreman Salary by Education Level in Dominica

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 Foreman in Dominica 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 Foreman in Dominica with a high school education can earn an average salary of 4,140 XCD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Foreman in Dominica with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 6,000 XCD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Foreman in Dominica with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 6,080 XCD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
4,140 XCD
Certificate or Diploma +57%
6,000 XCD
Bachelor's Degree +68%
6,080 XCD

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 Dominica is around 7,470 to 22,400 XCD 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.

Foreman 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 Dominica, a male foreman will earn an average of 4,320 XCD, while a female foreman will earn around 2,480 XCD.

This means that a male foreman earns approximately 74% more than a female foreman for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Dominica

Male
4,320 XCD
Female -74%
2,480 XCD

Foreman Average Pay Raise in Dominica

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 Foreman in Dominica is around 5% every 29 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Dominica 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 = ( 5 ÷ 29 ) × 12  = 2%

What this means is that a Foreman in Dominica can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 2% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Dominica for 2024

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

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

Banking
6%
Energy
3%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
6%
Travel
3%
Construction
9%
Education
6%

Foreman Bonus and Incentive Rates in Dominica

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 Foreman is a low bonus based job, with 15% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

85% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
15%
No Bonus
85%

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 Dominica earn approximately 1% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
17,740 XCD
Private Sector -1%
17,540 XCD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Foreman

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Foreman in Dominica.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 6,080 XCD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 5,720 XCD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 6,440 XCD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 XCD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 7,040 XCD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 27,020 XCD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 6,200 XCD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 5,720 XCD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 24,280 XCD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 3,940 XCD
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 5,520 XCD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 14,140 XCD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 8,420 XCD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 6,480 XCD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 5,200 XCD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 13,700 XCD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 6,080 XCD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 7,800 XCD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 XCD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 13,100 XCD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 30,220 XCD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 XCD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 28,180 XCD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 20,760 XCD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 15,380 XCD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 17,560 XCD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 28,680 XCD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 28,900 XCD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 14,820 XCD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 21,640 XCD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 XCD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 11,300 XCD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 14,820 XCD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 XCD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 6,960 XCD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 3,940 XCD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 4,940 XCD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 XCD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 XCD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 5,720 XCD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 XCD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 5,040 XCD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 15,920 XCD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 7,620 XCD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 12,520 XCD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 7,240 XCD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 7,040 XCD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 16,880 XCD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 9,460 XCD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 5,040 XCD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,320 XCD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 XCD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 3,940 XCD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 XCD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 XCD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 6,200 XCD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 5,960 XCD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 XCD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 4,940 XCD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 XCD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 4,840 XCD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 5,960 XCD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 XCD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 8,960 XCD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 6,440 XCD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 6,760 XCD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 6,700 XCD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 4,840 XCD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 6,300 XCD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 5,780 XCD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 6,180 XCD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 13,900 XCD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 17,740 XCD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 9,980 XCD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 XCD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 XCD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 6,300 XCD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 6,700 XCD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 14,200 XCD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 29,040 XCD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 7,300 XCD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 5,160 XCD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 5,620 XCD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 XCD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 26,020 XCD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 6,700 XCD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 6,480 XCD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 18,780 XCD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 4,320 XCD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 5,040 XCD

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