Trinidad & Tobago’s cosmopolitan population of 1.4 million people is its greatest resource.
Quick Facts
Low labour cost
Well-developed human resource base
A high percentage of the workforce includes professionals with postgraduate qualifications. Specializations are abundant in legal, administrative, information technology and general management, as well as STEM qualifications. Industry specific skills are also readily available.
Globally Competitive Workforce
Skilled
Trinidad and Tobago competes on a global scale with a workforce of approximately 650,000 skilled and unskilled persons who speak native English.
Educated
The country has a well-developed educational system in which secondary level and university graduates (over 7,600 annually) provide ready access to a pool of skilled, trained and trainable candidates in a broad spectrum of disciplines.
No. of schools throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
- 550 primary schools
- 176 secondary schools
- 2 universities
Cosmopolitan
Trinidad and Tobago’s diverse population trace their history from Africa, India, China, the Middle East and Europe. Fondly known as the ‘melting pot’ of the Caribbean, our diversity manifests itself in our cuisine, music, religions, cultural traditions and events.
Wages and Salaries
Minimum wages are set by the Minimum Wages Act. Normal working hours are 8 hours per day 5 days per week, inclusive of meal break and rest period.
Compensation varies according to the industrial sector. Other fringe benefits such as health insurance, meals, travel allowances and bonuses may also apply.
Cost of Labour
US$3.04 (TT$20.50)
Minimum Wage per hour