Hire employees in Jamaica with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Jamaica requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Jamaica without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is JMD and the standard payroll cycle is bi-weekly / monthly. The official working language is English, and contracts must comply with Jamaica employment law.

• Working hours
  40 hrs/week
• Probation period
  Up to 3 months
• Notice period
  2–8 weeks (tenure)
• Paid annual leave
  10–20 days
• Public holidays
  10
• Minimum wage
  JMD 13,000/week

Payroll in Jamaica runs bi-weekly / monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~12–13% on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~12–13% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Jamaica in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Jamaica employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in JMD on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.