# Dominican Republic construction wage increases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-construction-wage-increases
> Updated: 2026-08-27T11:04:35.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Dominican Republic is implementing a phased 20% wage increase for construction workers, with 12% applied in 2026 and the remaining 8% in 2027. The Association of Dominican Builders and Housing Promoters (ACOPROVI) has warned that this adjustment could increase direct housing costs by 6%, noting that labor represents approximately 30% of total construction costs.

Analysts have noted that the wage adjustments, stemming from Resolution 04-26 of the National Wage Commission, are intended to address workforce shifts. Discussions highlight that many local workers have transitioned to other roles, such as motorcycle taxi driving, while Haitian citizens have increasingly filled masonry positions. Experts suggest that the new wage structure should aim to attract local labor back to the sector and encourage technological integration.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Dominican Republic analysts debate construction wages and sports

Dominican analysts discussed construction sector wage increases, labor migration trends, and developments in national baseball and sports infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-analysts-debate-construction-wages-and-sports

### 2026-08-26: Dominican construction wage hike impacts housing costs

A 20% wage increase for Dominican construction workers is set to be implemented in stages, potentially boosting consumption but raising housing costs by an estimated 6%, according to ACOPROVI.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-construction-wage-hike-impacts-housing-costs

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