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Dominican Republic increases agricultural machinery operator wages by 25%
The National Salary Committee (CNS) has approved a 25% increase in the minimum wage for heavy machinery operators within the agricultural sector in the Dominican Republic. Under Resolution No. 11/2026, monthly salaries will rise from RD$22,000 to RD$27,500.
Labor Minister Eddy Olivares Ortega stated that the decision resulted from a tripartite agreement between the State, employers, and workers. This consensus is part of a broader social dialogue aimed at improving labor conditions and supporting productive sectors.
In addition to the base salary increase, the resolution updates the rates for various agricultural tasks by 25%. These tasks include plowing, sowing, weeding, fertilizing, and harvesting. Specific new rates include RD$23.70 per task for plowing and RD$16.88 per bag for the collection of rice and corn.
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Dominican Republic · Eddy Olivares Ortega · Ministry of Labor · National Salary Committee
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The monthly minimum wage for these operators will rise from RD$22,000 to RD$27,500. lan103fm.com · deultimominuto.com · elpregonerord.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The decision was reached through a tripartite agreement involving workers, employers, and the State. deultimominuto.com · elpregonerord.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The resolution also includes a 25% update to rates for various agricultural tasks, such as plowing, sowing, and harvesting. deultimominuto.com · elpregonerord.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The wage increase was formalized via Resolution No. 11/2026. deultimominuto.com · elpregonerord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Salary Committee (CNS) approved a 25% increase in the minimum wage for heavy machinery operators in the agricultural sector. lan103fm.com · deultimominuto.com · elpregonerord.com