Average Labourer Salary in Cuba for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Labourer salary for 2024 in Cuba 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 Cuban convertible peso. To keep things simple, we are using the CUC currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Labourer Make in Cuba?

A Labourer working in Cuba will typically earn around 66,020 CUC per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 34,480 CUC to the highest average salary of 95,980 CUC.

Average Annual Salary
66,020 CUC
Average Monthly Salary
5,501 CUC

Lowest Annual Salary
34,480 CUC
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,873 CUC

Highest Annual Salary
95,980 CUC
Highest Monthly Salary
7,998 CUC

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

Labourer 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 Labourer Salaries in Cuba

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Labourer can earn between 34,480 CUC and 95,980 CUC on average in Cuba. 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 Labourer in Cuba is 60,180 CUC. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 60,180 CUC, and 50% of the population earn more than 60,180 CUC.

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 Labourer salary in Cuba, 25% of the population are earning less than 44,180 CUC while 75% of the population earn more than 44,180 CUC.

75% of the population earn less than 75,280 CUC, and 25% of the population earn more than 75,280 CUC.

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.

Labourer Salary by Experience Level in Cuba

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 labourer 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 Labourer in Cuba that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 40,420 CUC.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Labourer salary would increase to 47,720 CUC.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Labourer, the average salary would be 68,360 CUC.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 77,860 CUC.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Labourer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 87,880 CUC.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Labourer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 93,340 CUC.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
40,420 CUC
2-5 Years +23%
47,720 CUC
5-10 Years +42%
68,360 CUC
10-15 Years +17%
77,860 CUC
15-20 Years +10%
87,880 CUC
20+ Years +6%
93,340 CUC

Labourer Salary by Education Level in Cuba

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 Labourer in Cuba 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 Labourer in Cuba with a high school education can earn an average salary of 47,720 CUC.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Labourer in Cuba with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 67,900 CUC.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Labourer in Cuba with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 96,160 CUC.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
47,720 CUC
Certificate or Diploma +40%
67,900 CUC
Bachelor's Degree +42%
96,160 CUC

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 Cuba is around 110,000 to 329,000 CUC 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.

Labourer 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 Cuba, a male labourer will earn an average of 69,240 CUC, while a female labourer will earn around 57,860 CUC.

This means that a male labourer earns approximately 20% more than a female labourer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Cuba

Male
69,240 CUC
Female -20%
57,860 CUC

Labourer Average Pay Raise in Cuba

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 Labourer in Cuba is around 4% every 30 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Cuba is around 4% every 29 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 = ( 4 ÷ 30 ) × 12  = 2%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Cuba for 2024

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

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

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Labourer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Cuba

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 Labourer is a low bonus based job, with 8% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

92% 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 1% to 3%.

Received Bonus
8%
No Bonus
92%

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 Cuba earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
275,200 CUC
Private Sector -12%
246,500 CUC

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Labourer

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 98,000 CUC
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 87,520 CUC
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 115,940 CUC
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 72,360 CUC
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 111,240 CUC
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 383,300 CUC
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 109,000 CUC
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 79,240 CUC
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 353,600 CUC
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 90,980 CUC
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 96,720 CUC
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 251,500 CUC
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 115,740 CUC
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 74,940 CUC
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 100,280 CUC
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 194,600 CUC
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 102,380 CUC
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 CUC
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 CUC
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 221,500 CUC
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 451,000 CUC
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 80,280 CUC
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 453,200 CUC
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 419,400 CUC
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 319,600 CUC
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 251,500 CUC
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 243,000 CUC
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 413,900 CUC
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 448,500 CUC
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 228,500 CUC
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 312,400 CUC
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 CUC
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 CUC
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 CUC
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 93,340 CUC
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 108,120 CUC
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 96,600 CUC
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 84,780 CUC
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 73,800 CUC
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 80,540 CUC
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 84,560 CUC
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 83,760 CUC
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 72,120 CUC
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 88,600 CUC
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 87,940 CUC
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 266,000 CUC
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 103,260 CUC
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 175,900 CUC
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 128,900 CUC
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 103,840 CUC
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 240,500 CUC
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 84,580 CUC
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 CUC
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 92,720 CUC
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 138,200 CUC
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 66,100 CUC
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 73,980 CUC
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 82,920 CUC
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 75,100 CUC
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 75,980 CUC
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 105,880 CUC
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 111,920 CUC
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 275,200 CUC
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 73,800 CUC
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 83,420 CUC
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 111,860 CUC
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 83,140 CUC
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 69,240 CUC
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 128,500 CUC
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 115,940 CUC
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 74,620 CUC
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 79,120 CUC
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 69,060 CUC
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 67,360 CUC
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 66,140 CUC
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 91,960 CUC
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 CUC
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 294,700 CUC
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 CUC
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 CUC
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 75,260 CUC
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 79,260 CUC
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 69,060 CUC
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 80,840 CUC
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 217,900 CUC
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 404,600 CUC
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 119,900 CUC
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 88,260 CUC
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 98,820 CUC
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 369,300 CUC
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 361,600 CUC
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 77,100 CUC
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 80,480 CUC
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 268,900 CUC
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 72,260 CUC
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 96,680 CUC

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Camaguey 61,620 CUC
Havana 70,880 CUC
Holguin 57,820 CUC
Santiago de Cuba 69,580 CUC

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