Dominican Republic Net Salary Calculator 2026
Last updated: January 2026
Net salary in the Dominican Republic for 2026 is calculated by deducting social security and ISR from gross salary, in Dominican pesos (RD$). Employee deductions: SFS 3.04% (health) + AFP 2.87% (pension) = 5.91%. ISR uses progressive brackets from 15% to 25% after RD$416,220 annual exemption. The employer contributes SFS 7.09% + AFP 7.10% + SRL 1.2% = 15.39%. With a gross salary of RD$50,000/month, deductions are: SFS RD$1,520, AFP RD$1,435, ISR approximately RD$3,290, for a net salary of about RD$43,755. Minimum wages vary by company size: micro (RD$21,000), small (RD$24,000), medium (RD$27,000), and large (RD$33,000) per month.
FAQ
How much is deducted for social security in the DR?
Employee social security totals 5.91%: SFS 3.04% (health insurance through Seguro Familiar de Salud) and AFP 2.87% (pension fund through Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones). On a RD$50,000 salary, total deductions are RD$2,955/month.
What is the minimum wage in the Dominican Republic 2026?
DR minimum wages vary by company size: large companies (151+ employees) RD$33,000/month, medium (51-150) RD$27,000/month, small (11-50) RD$24,000/month, and micro (up to 10) RD$21,000/month. Free trade zone workers have a separate rate.
How is ISR calculated on salary in the DR?
After deducting 5.91% social security, annual taxable income uses progressive brackets: up to RD$416,220 exempt, RD$416,221-RD$624,329 at 15%, RD$624,330-RD$867,123 at 20%, over RD$867,123 at 25%. ISR is withheld monthly.
What is the salary cap for social security in the DR?
Social security contributions in the DR have salary ceilings: SFS is capped at 10× national minimum wage for contributions, and AFP has a similar ceiling. Salaries above the ceiling only pay contributions on the capped amount.
How much does the employer pay besides salary in the DR?
Employer contributions total 15.39%: SFS 7.09% (health), AFP 7.10% (pension), and SRL 1.2% (workplace risk insurance). On a RD$50,000 salary, the employer pays RD$7,695 in additional contributions. Plus INFOTEP 1% for training.