Haiti
Haitian Gourde · HTG
Haiti requires employers to withhold income tax and contribute to social security (ONA). Employers must comply with labour laws, maintain payroll records, provide payslips, and adhere to minimum wage requirements.
Country Quick Facts
Financial Calculators
Calculate statutory deductions, contributions, and obligations for Haiti.
Pension Contribution Calculator
Calculate mandatory pension contributions
Monthly Salary
HTG5,000.00
Mandatory old-age insurance (Assurance Vieillesse) administered by ONA. The statutory scale is tiered (2%/3%/4%/6%) but, due to sustained inflation, most salaries now fall into the top 6%/6% tier. No statutory salary ceiling applies.
Employer Contribution
HTG300.00
6% of salary
Employee Contribution
HTG300.00
6% of salary
Total Contribution
HTG600.00
12% combined
*Note: This pension calculation is an estimate. For exact payroll and pension compliance calculations, please visit the official government website.
Country Overview
Key employment regulations and payroll requirements at a glance.
Minimum Wage
HTG 770-1,300+ / day (tiered by sector under Conseil Supérieur des Salaires decrees; rates are revised frequently, so confirm the current tier directly with the CSS)
Payroll Cycle
Bi-weekly or Monthly
Income Tax
Withholding tax - Progressive rates
Social Security
2% employer-only (OFATMA work-injury insurance, rate varies roughly 2-3% by sector)
Mandatory Pension
12% total (6% employer + 6% employee) via ONA old-age insurance
Health Insurance
Mandatory OFATMA illness-maternity: 3% employer + 3% employee
Employment Contract
Written contract required
Payslip
Required
Government Filing
Monthly ONA and OFATMA filings
Leave & Labour Compliance
Employment terms and leave entitlements for Haiti.
Annual Leave
Haiti statutory entitlement
15
days
Compliance Highlights
- Employees are entitled to 15 days of annual leave per year.
- Paid sick leave is available with medical certificate.
- Female employees receive 12 weeks of maternity leave.
- There is no statutory paternity leave.
- Employees observe 12 public holidays annually.
- Probation periods typically last 3 months.
- Notice periods vary based on employment duration.
- Standard working hours are 40 hours per week.
- Overtime is compensated at 1.5 times the regular rate.
- Written employment contracts are required by law.
Government Registrations
Required registrations and regulatory authorities for Haiti.
Employer Registration
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
Tax Authority
Direction Générale des Impôts (DGI)
Pension Authority
ONA
Insurance Authority
OFATMA
Labour Department
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour
Submission Frequency
Monthly
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