The Dominican Social Security Treasury (TSS) bulletin confirms the low wages that most Dominicans employed in formal businesses make, as reported in Listin Diario. Of the 2,404,218 formal workers currently registered with the TSS, only 17.04% earn between RD$30,000 and RD$50,000 (approximately $500 to $833 US dollars). A staggering 49.36% of workers earn less than RD$30,000, with 16.8% earning between RD$5,000 and RD$15,000.
The data indicates that the distribution of workers registered with the TSS across the country is skewed towards urban areas, with 52.01% residing in the National District, 14.20% in Santo Domingo, 11.26% in Santiago de los Caballeros, and 4.41% in La Altagracia (Punta Cana).
The services sector dominates the formal employment landscape, accounting for 82.08% of all formal workers. Within this sector, public administration, commerce, and other services are the most prevalent sub-activities. Industries, particularly manufacturing and construction, follow closely behind.
The report also breaks down the employment distribution between the public and private sectors. Approximately 70.16% of social security contributors work in the private sector, while the remaining 29.84% are employed by the government.
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Listin Diario
7 November 2024