Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar · TT$
Trinidad and Tobago requires employers to deduct PAYE income tax and contribute to National Insurance (NIS) and the Health Surcharge. Employers must maintain payroll records, provide payslips, and comply with employment and labour regulations.
Country Quick Facts
Financial Calculators
Calculate statutory deductions, contributions, and obligations for Trinidad and Tobago.
Income Tax Calculator
PAYE calculation
Monthly Salary
TT$5,000.00
Government Filing
PAYE returns must be filed with Board of Inland Revenue. Submission frequency: Monthly.
Monthly Tax
TT$0.00
PAYE
Annual Tax
TT$0.00
Projected yearly
Employer Cost
TT$5,000.00
Gross salary
Net Salary
TT$5,000.00
After tax
*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
TT$20.50 / hour
Payroll Cycle
Bi-weekly or Monthly
Income Tax
PAYE - tax-free up to TT$90,000/year, then 25% up to TT$1,000,000/year, 30% above
Social Security
16.2% total (10.8% employer + 5.4% employee), effective January 2026
Mandatory Pension
Not mandatory
Health Insurance
Health Surcharge mandatory (flat weekly fee, employee-paid)
Employment Contract
Written contract required
Payslip
Required
Government Filing
Monthly PAYE, NIS, and Health Surcharge
Leave & Labour Compliance
Employment terms and leave entitlements for Trinidad and Tobago.
Annual Leave
Trinidad and Tobago statutory entitlement
14
days
Compliance Highlights
- Employees are entitled to at least 14 working days of annual leave per year.
- Paid sick leave is available under employment law.
- Eligible female employees receive 13 weeks of maternity leave.
- There is no statutory paternity leave.
- Employees observe 12 public holidays annually.
- Probation periods typically range from 3 to 6 months.
- Notice periods vary based on length of service.
- Standard working hours are generally 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 Trinidad and Tobago.
Employer Registration
Ministry of Labour
Tax Authority
Board of Inland Revenue
Insurance Authority
Ministry of Health
Labour Department
Ministry of Labour
Submission Frequency
Monthly
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