Dominican Republic Raises Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers

Dominican Republic Announces Minimum Wage Hike for Tourism Sector Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The National Salary Committee announced a significant increase to the minimum wage for workers in the tourism sector. The increase will be implemented in two phases, impacting thousands of employees across hotels, bars, and restaurants. The first phase, effective June 1st, 2025, will see a 30% increase for hotel employees. The second phase, scheduled for June 1st, 2026, will grant a 25% increase to employees in the bar and restaurant sectors. This two-phased approach allows for a gradual adjustment to the new minimum wage. "This increase is crucial for improving the living standards of workers in the tourism industry," stated a member of the National Salary Committee in a recent press conference (video footage available). The committee emphasized the importance of fair compensation for essential tourism sector workers. The announcement has been widely welcomed by worker unions, who have long advocated for better wages. The increase is expected to boost morale and potentially attract more skilled workers to the sector, further bolstering the Dominican Republic's tourism economy. The long-term effects of this wage increase on the tourism sector remain to be seen, but the initial response is overwhelmingly positive.