True cost of a domestic employee
Salary is only part of it. See the full annual cost.
Result
True annual cost
RD$212,258
36% above twelve salaries. That is RD$17,688 a month.
Calculation breakdown
- 12 monthly salaries
- RD$156,000
- Christmas bonusArt. 219
- RD$13,000
- Holiday pay · 14 daysArt. 177
- RD$7,637
- Accrued severance · 21 days/yearArt. 80
- RD$11,456
- Subtotal excluding social security
- RD$188,094
- Employer social security (estimate, 15.49%)Law 87-01 · estimate
- RD$24,164
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Understand the result
Results depend on the employment regime and inputs. Domestic work has specific rules in articles 258–265; an amount from the general scale does not establish that a household owes it.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a bill for what I owe?
It is a budgeting scenario separating salaries, the Christmas bonus and reserves. A severance reserve using the general regime does not mean a household automatically owes that sum.
Is holiday pay an extra salary?
If the twelve salaries continue during leave, holiday pay is already included. The reserve helps plan cover or replacement staff; it should not be counted again as salary owed.
What about social security?
The rates shown reference the general contributory regime. Ask the TSS to confirm the procedure and contributions applicable to domestic employment. This estimate is not a payment instruction.
Important notice
These calculations are estimates based on current Dominican legislation. For specific cases, consult a labour lawyer or the Ministry of Labour.
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