Average Monthly Salaries by Profession in St. Kitts and Nevis (2025)

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Profession	Average Monthly Salary (XCD)	Approx. USD Equivalent
Doctor / Physician	XCD 7,000 – 12,000	USD 2,600 – 4,400
Registered Nurse	XCD 3,000 – 5,500	USD 1,100 – 2,000
Teacher (Primary/Secondary)	XCD 3,000 – 5,000	USD 1,100 – 1,850
University Lecturer	XCD 5,500 – 8,000	USD 2,000 – 3,000
Bartender / Waitstaff	XCD 1,500 – 2,500	USD 550 – 925
Hotel Receptionist / Front Desk	XCD 2,000 – 3,000	USD 740 – 1,100
Tour Guide / Excursion Staff	XCD 2,000 – 3,500	USD 740 – 1,300
Construction Worker / Laborer	XCD 2,000 – 3,500	USD 740 – 1,300
Electrician / Plumber	XCD 3,000 – 5,000	USD 1,100 – 1,850
Retail Store Clerk	XCD 1,800 – 2,800	USD 660 – 1,030
Accountant	XCD 4,000 – 6,500	USD 1,480 – 2,400
Police Officer	XCD 3,500 – 5,500	USD 1,300 – 2,000
Government Admin Staff	XCD 3,000 – 4,500	USD 1,100 – 1,660
IT Specialist / Technician	XCD 4,500 – 7,000	USD 1,660 – 2,600
Taxi Driver (Tourism Season)	XCD 1,500 – 4,000+	USD 550 – 1,480+

Note: Salaries can vary based on experience, qualifications, and specific employer.

Minimum Wage: As of January 2025, the minimum wage in St. Kitts and Nevis is XCD 10.75 per hour.
Average Monthly Salary: The monthly average wage is approximately XCD 2,200.
Cost of Living: The average monthly cost of living is around USD 1,374, which is higher than the average salary after taxes.