Average Retail Salesperson Salary in Trinidad and Tobago for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Retail Salesperson salary for 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the TTD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Retail Salesperson Make in Trinidad and Tobago?

A Retail Salesperson working in Trinidad and Tobago will typically earn around 76,440 TTD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 39,420 TTD to the highest average salary of 118,200 TTD.

Average Annual Salary
76,440 TTD
Average Monthly Salary
6,370 TTD

Lowest Annual Salary
39,420 TTD
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,285 TTD

Highest Annual Salary
118,200 TTD
Highest Monthly Salary
9,850 TTD

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

Retail Salesperson 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 Retail Salesperson Salaries in Trinidad and Tobago

So we've looked at the average salaries a Retail Salesperson will earn in Trinidad and Tobago. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Retail Salesperson can earn between 39,420 TTD and 118,200 TTD on average in Trinidad and Tobago. 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 Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago is 73,020 TTD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 73,020 TTD, and 50% of the population earn more than 73,020 TTD.

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 Retail Salesperson salary in Trinidad and Tobago, 25% of the population are earning less than 53,120 TTD while 75% of the population earn more than 53,120 TTD.

75% of the population earn less than 91,960 TTD, and 25% of the population earn more than 91,960 TTD.

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.

Retail Salesperson Salary by Experience Level in Trinidad and Tobago

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 retail salesperson 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 Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 47,540 TTD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Retail Salesperson salary would increase to 62,060 TTD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Retail Salesperson, the average salary would be 78,120 TTD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 98,140 TTD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Retail Salesperson with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 104,140 TTD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Retail Salesperson with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 109,340 TTD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
47,540 TTD
2-5 Years +34%
62,060 TTD
5-10 Years +30%
78,120 TTD
10-15 Years +21%
98,140 TTD
15-20 Years +9%
104,140 TTD
20+ Years +5%
109,340 TTD

Retail Salesperson Salary by Education Level in Trinidad and Tobago

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 Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago with a high school education can earn an average salary of 52,880 TTD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 79,600 TTD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 106,960 TTD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
52,880 TTD
Certificate or Diploma +43%
79,600 TTD
Bachelor's Degree +38%
106,960 TTD

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 Trinidad and Tobago is around 48,800 to 147,000 TTD 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.

Retail Salesperson 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 Trinidad and Tobago, a male retail salesperson will earn an average of 74,380 TTD, while a female retail salesperson will earn around 80,480 TTD.

This means that a male retail salesperson earns approximately 8% less than a female retail salesperson for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Trinidad and Tobago

Male
74,380 TTD
Female +8%
80,480 TTD

Retail Salesperson Average Pay Raise in Trinidad and Tobago

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 Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago is around 7% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Trinidad and Tobago 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 = ( 7 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 3%

What this means is that a Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 3% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Trinidad and Tobago for 2024

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

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

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

Retail Salesperson Bonus and Incentive Rates in Trinidad and Tobago

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 Retail Salesperson is a moderate bonus based job, with 59% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

41% 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 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

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 Trinidad and Tobago earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
125,700 TTD
Private Sector -12%
112,460 TTD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Retail Salesperson

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Retail Salesperson in Trinidad and Tobago.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 134,600 TTD
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 73,820 TTD
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 TTD
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 238,900 TTD
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 201,100 TTD
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,500 TTD
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 99,080 TTD
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 112,560 TTD
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 157,600 TTD
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 119,700 TTD
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 44,800 TTD
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 95,600 TTD
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 190,500 TTD
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 163,800 TTD
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 139,100 TTD
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,500 TTD
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,500 TTD
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 232,400 TTD
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,600 TTD
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 124,400 TTD
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 157,600 TTD
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,300 TTD
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 130,400 TTD
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 99,080 TTD
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 64,720 TTD
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 275,200 TTD
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 96,520 TTD
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,300 TTD
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 174,000 TTD
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,560 TTD
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 69,040 TTD
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,940 TTD
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 82,520 TTD
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 127,700 TTD
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 83,760 TTD
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 139,100 TTD
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,900 TTD
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 137,400 TTD
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 113,280 TTD
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,520 TTD
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,960 TTD
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,500 TTD
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 TTD
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 243,000 TTD
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 90,620 TTD
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 80,020 TTD
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 158,700 TTD
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 TTD
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,000 TTD
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 218,900 TTD
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,600 TTD
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 259,100 TTD
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 254,800 TTD
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 161,300 TTD
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 54,560 TTD
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 146,200 TTD
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 106,360 TTD
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 88,580 TTD
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 TTD
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,280 TTD
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 139,100 TTD
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 TTD
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 180,500 TTD
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 187,300 TTD
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,100 TTD
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 60,480 TTD
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 79,120 TTD
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 116,180 TTD
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 78,940 TTD
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 92,720 TTD
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 237,400 TTD
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 91,380 TTD
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 150,000 TTD
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 197,600 TTD
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,120 TTD
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 123,400 TTD
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,900 TTD
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 77,380 TTD
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 70,880 TTD
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 113,840 TTD
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 125,700 TTD
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 56,060 TTD
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 129,000 TTD
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 119,700 TTD
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,800 TTD
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,200 TTD
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 55,580 TTD
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,500 TTD
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 102,460 TTD
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 TTD
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 207,800 TTD
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 107,820 TTD
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 138,200 TTD
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,220 TTD
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,700 TTD
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 73,040 TTD

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