Is it a good salary in the Cayman Islands?
On 30 October 2026, 1,328 current WORC Jobs Portal adverts state pay that can be converted to a yearly figure. Their median is CI$25,740 a year: half advertise more, half less. 19% advertise more than CI$50,000 a year and 5% more than CI$100,000. The minimum wage, CI$8.75 an hour, is CI$18,200 a year at 40 hours a week. These are advertised rates for open jobs, not what everyone in Cayman earns.
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How advertised pay is spread
| Share of adverts | Advertise up to (a year) |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | CI$18,547 |
| Lowest 25% | CI$20,768 |
| Median (50%) | CI$25,740 |
| 75% | CI$39,780 |
| 90% | CI$75,000 |
| Yearly pay | Adverts paying more | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CI$18,200 (minimum wage, 40 h/week) | 1,211 | 91% |
| CI$25,000 | 702 | 53% |
| CI$30,000 | 534 | 40% |
| CI$40,000 | 322 | 24% |
| CI$50,000 | 258 | 19% |
| CI$60,000 | 199 | 15% |
| CI$75,000 | 124 | 9% |
| CI$100,000 | 62 | 5% |
| CI$150,000 | 27 | 2% |
Each advert counts once, at the midpoint of its advertised range. Hourly, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a year using the advert's stated hours; adverts without usable pay or hours are left out. Gratuities are not included. See salaries by job title, jobs by salary band and the minimum wage guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median advertised salary in the Cayman Islands?
CI$25,740 a year across 1,328 current WORC adverts that state pay (midpoint of each advertised range, hourly pay converted at the advert's stated weekly hours), on 30 October 2026.
Is CI$50,000 a good salary in Cayman?
It is above the advertised median (CI$25,740): 81% of current WORC adverts that state pay offer CI$50,000 a year or less, and 19% offer more. Whether it is enough to live on depends on housing, family and other costs, which this page does not cover.
How do I convert an hourly rate to a yearly salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours worked each week, then by 52. For example CI$8.75 an hour at 40 hours a week is CI$18,200 a year. The converter on this page does this for you.
Are these figures in Cayman dollars?
Yes. Adverts in US dollars are converted at the fixed rate of CI$1 = US$1.20.
From 1,328 WORC adverts open on 30 October 2026, refreshed with every site update.