How much money does a person working in Cuba make?
Average Monthly Salary
21,900 CUP
( 263,000 CUP yearly)
LOW
5,550
CUPAVERAGE
21,900
CUPHIGH
97,900
CUP
A person working in Cuba typically earns around 21,900 CUP per month. Salaries range from 5,550 CUP (lowest average) to 97,900 CUP (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Cuba
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Cuba range from 5,550 CUP per month (minimum salary) to 97,900 CUP per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
Median Salary
The median salary is 20,200 CUP per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 20,200 CUP while the other half are earning more than 20,200 CUP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 11,600 CUP while 75% of them are earning more than 11,600 CUP. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 54,300 CUP while 25% are earning more than 54,300 CUP.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
“ On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark. ”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Cuba costs anywhere from 110,000 Cuban Peso(s) to 329,000 Cuban Peso(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Cuba earn 9% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.
| Male | 22,700 CUP | |
| Female | -8% | 20,800 CUP |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Cuba
How much are annual salary increments in Cuba? How often do employees get salary raises?
Cuba
Employees in Cuba are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 4% every 29 months.
The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
“The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Cuba is 2%.”
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2021
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Cuba for the year 2021. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Average Salary Increase Rate by Experience Level
| Junoir Level | 3% - 5% | |
| Mid-Career | 6% - 9% | |
| Senior Level | 10% - 15% | |
| Top Management | 15% - 20% |
The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Cuba
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
69% of surveyed staff in Cuba reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 31% | |
| No Bonus | 69% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance Bonuses
Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based Bonuses
Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field
| Finance | High | |
| Architecture | High | |
| Sales | High | |
| Business Development | High | |
| Marketing / Advertising | High | |
| Information Technology | Moderate | |
| Healthcare | Moderate | |
| Insurance | Moderate | |
| Customer Service | Moderate | |
| Human Resources | Moderate | |
| Construction | Low | |
| Transport | Low | |
| Hospitality | Low |
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
“Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.”
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Salaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 15,500 CUP |
| Accounting Assistant | 11,600 CUP |
| Accounting Manager | 32,600 CUP |
| Bookkeeper | 10,500 CUP |
| Chartered Accountant | 18,900 CUP |
| Corporate Treasurer | 30,600 CUP |
| Financial Analyst | 26,600 CUP |
| Financial Manager | 44,400 CUP |
| Internal Auditor | 21,100 CUP |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 11,000 CUP |
| Office Manager | 18,500 CUP |
| Receptionist | 7,840 CUP |
| Secretary | 9,750 CUP |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 20,600 CUP |
| Creative Director | 22,400 CUP |
| Graphic Designer | 13,900 CUP |
| Photographer | 12,400 CUP |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 26,500 CUP |
| Air Traffic Controller | 24,100 CUP |
| Flight Attendant | 14,600 CUP |
| Pilot | 35,500 CUP |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 25,500 CUP |
| CAD Drafter | 11,000 CUP |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 8,490 CUP |
| Service Advisor | 14,300 CUP |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 38,400 CUP |
| Teller | 7,960 CUP |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 16,800 CUP |
| Translator | 18,900 CUP |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 25,700 CUP |
| Business Development Manager | 35,600 CUP |
| Project Manager | 23,900 CUP |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 9,100 CUP |
| Nursery Teacher | 8,200 CUP |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 20,400 CUP |
| Construction Project Manager | 37,300 CUP |
| Health and Safety Officer | 9,260 CUP |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 8,200 CUP |
| Customer Service Manager | 29,400 CUP |
| Customer Service Representative | 7,800 CUP |
Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineer | 21,000 CUP |
| Engineer | 20,400 CUP |
| Mechanical Engineer | 21,100 CUP |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 50,900 CUP |
| Chief Financial Officer | 46,200 CUP |
| General Manager | 38,100 CUP |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 13,500 CUP |
| Executive Chef | 15,700 CUP |
| Hotel Manager | 40,000 CUP |
| Travel Agent | 14,100 CUP |
| Waiter / Waitress | 6,720 CUP |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 49,900 CUP |
| Dietitian | 43,900 CUP |
| Laboratory Technician | 16,700 CUP |
| Nurse | 17,300 CUP |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 31,000 CUP |
| Human Resources Officer | 12,700 CUP |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 17,300 CUP |
| Database Administrator | 20,600 CUP |
| Developer / Programmer | 21,400 CUP |
| Information Technology Manager | 37,200 CUP |
| Network Engineer | 18,200 CUP |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 12,600 CUP |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 40,800 CUP |
| Legal Assistant | 11,600 CUP |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 24,200 CUP |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 17,700 CUP |
| Pharmacist | 26,600 CUP |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 8,490 CUP |
| Sales Manager | 38,100 CUP |
| Sales Representative | 13,700 CUP |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 15,000 CUP |
| Secondary School Teacher | 17,900 CUP |
Average Hourly Wage in Cuba
130 CUP per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Cuba is 130 CUP. This means that the average person in Cuba earns approximately 130 CUP for every worked hour.
Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ ( 52 x 5 x 8 )
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Camaguey | 21,500 CUP |
| Havana | 24,800 CUP |
| Holguin | 20,400 CUP |
| Santiago de Cuba | 23,700 CUP |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Cuba earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 20,600 CUP | |
| Public Sector | +11% | 22,800 CUP |
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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