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Employer cost calculator Trinidad and Tobago

Before you make a job offer, check what the salary really costs your business. On top of the gross pay you owe the employer's share of National Insurance.

The figures use the 2026 NIBTT table, where the employer pays two thirds of each contribution.

How it's calculated

The monthly salary sets the NIS earnings class.
The employer's weekly amount for that class is paid once for every Monday in the month. In the top class it is TT$339 a week.
The cost is the gross salary plus the employer's NIS. PAYE, Health Surcharge and the employee's NIS come out of the salary.

An example

A TT$10,000 salary costs TT$11,057.33 in an average month, and TT$132,688 over a full year.

Frequently asked questions

How much NIS does an employer pay in Trinidad?

Twice the employee's share in every class. In the top class the employer pays TT$339 a week against TT$169.50 from the employee.

Does the employer pay Health Surcharge?

No. Health Surcharge is deducted from the employee's pay. The employer only collects it and pays it over with PAYE.

What else can add to the cost?

Group health plans, a company pension plan, vacation cover, bonuses and uniforms are common extras. They depend on the contract or collective agreement, so they are not included here.

Key terms

Employer's contribution: The part of each weekly NIS contribution paid by the employer, on top of the salary.

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 27 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

National Insurance Board of Trinidad and TobagoEarnings Classes and Contributions from 05 January 2026 (contribution rate of 16.2%)

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