Employer cost calculator: Dominican Republic 2026
What an employee really costs in Dominican Republic: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A RD$75,000 monthly salary costs about RD$93,468 (1.25× gross).
Employer cost by salary
AFP 7.10%, SFS 7.09%, SRL, INFOTEP 1% and the regalía pascual accrual.
| Gross per month | RD$30,000 | RD$75,000 | RD$150,000 | RD$300,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFP pension | RD$2,130 | RD$5,325 | RD$10,650 | RD$21,300 |
| SFS health | RD$2,127 | RD$5,318 | RD$10,635 | RD$16,465 |
| Work risk (SRL) | RD$330 | RD$825 | RD$1,022 | RD$1,022 |
| INFOTEP | RD$300 | RD$750 | RD$1,500 | RD$3,000 |
| Regalía pascual (accrual) | RD$2,500 | RD$6,250 | RD$12,500 | RD$25,000 |
| Total employer cost | RD$37,387 | RD$93,468 | RD$186,307 | RD$366,787 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.246× | 1.246× | 1.242× | 1.223× |
| Employee take-home | RD$28,227 | RD$64,258 | RD$117,268 | RD$224,665 |
AFP 7.10% (cap 20 SMN), SFS 7.09% (cap 10 SMN), SRL 1.10% default (srl_rate, cap 4 SMN), INFOTEP 1%, regalía pascual accrual.
Employee side: Dominican Republic take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Dominican Republic?
On top of gross pay, employers in Dominican Republic pay aFP 7.10%, SFS 7.09%, SRL, INFOTEP 1% and the regalía pascual accrual. For a RD$75,000 monthly salary the total is about RD$93,468, or 1.25 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/dominican-republic/individual/other-taxes
- https://siemprealdia.co/republica-dominicana/derecho-laboral/topes-cotizables-para-seguridad-social/
- https://hacecuentas.com/do/trabajo/sueldo-neto
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.