BELIZE / SALARY

SALARY SURVEYS

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March 2023
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2.02 BZD = 1 USD

57,059 BZD

$28,309 USD

Belize City

60,403 BZD

14,109 BZD

$7,000 USD

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Average salary in Belize is 57,059 BZD per year. The most typical earning is 14,109 BZD. All data are based on 121 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 59,863 BZD. Women receive a salary of 53,816 BZD.

The most paid careers are Hotels & Tourism with average income 181,605 BZD and Engineers & Technicians with income 119,726 BZD.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of 114,687 BZD. The second most paid education level is Bellow H. School with salary of 96,547 BZD.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 20+ Years of experience receive salary of 112,268 BZD. Employees with 4-8 Years of experience receive 70,949 BZD.

Levels / Belize (Gross BZD)

Salary Levels (BZD) per Year	Surveys	[%]
6,000 BZD - 10,099 BZD	1	100% 0.83%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
10,100 BZD - 20,199 BZD	29	99.17% 23.97%
20,200 BZD - 30,199 BZD	27	75.21% 22.31%
30,200 BZD - 40,299 BZD	17	52.89% 14.05%
40,300 BZD - 50,399 BZD	8	38.84% 6.61%
50,400 BZD - 60,499 BZD	8	32.23% 6.61%
60,500 BZD - 70,499 BZD	8	25.62% 6.61%
70,500 BZD - 80,599 BZD	7	19.01% 5.79%
80,600 BZD - 90,699 BZD	3	13.22% 2.48%
90,700 BZD - 100,799 BZD	2	10.74% 1.65%
100,800 BZD - 110,899 BZD	0	n/a
110,900 BZD - 120,899 BZD	1	9.09% 0.83%
120,900 BZD - 130,999 BZD	3	8.26% 2.48%
131,000 BZD - 141,099 BZD	1	5.79% 0.83%
141,100 BZD - 151,199 BZD	0	n/a
151,200 BZD - 161,199 BZD	0	n/a
161,200 BZD - 171,299 BZD	0	n/a
171,300 BZD - 181,399 BZD	0	n/a
181,400 BZD - 191,499 BZD	1	4.96% 0.83%
191,500 BZD - 201,599 BZD	1	4.13% 0.83%
201,600 BZD - 211,599 BZD	0	n/a
211,600 BZD - 221,699 BZD	0	n/a
221,700 BZD - 231,799 BZD	0	n/a
231,800 BZD - 241,899 BZD	0	n/a
241,900 BZD - 251,899 BZD	0	n/a
252,000 BZD - 261,999 BZD	0	n/a
262,000 BZD - 272,099 BZD	0	n/a
272,100 BZD - 282,199 BZD	0	n/a
282,200 BZD - 292,299 BZD	0	n/a
292,300 BZD - 302,299 BZD	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
302,300 BZD - 322,499 BZD	1	3.31% 0.83%
322,500 BZD - 342,599 BZD	0	n/a
342,700 BZD - 362,799 BZD	0	n/a
362,800 BZD - 382,999 BZD	0	n/a
383,000 BZD - 403,099 BZD	0	n/a
403,100 BZD - 423,299 BZD	1	2.48% 0.83%
423,300 BZD - 443,399 BZD	0	n/a
443,400 BZD - 463,599 BZD	0	n/a
463,600 BZD - 483,699 BZD	0	n/a
483,700 BZD - 503,899 BZD	0	n/a
503,900 BZD - 705,499 BZD	2	1.65% 1.65%

Gender / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	65	59,863 BZD
2	Women	53	53,816 BZD

Education / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	Doctorate Degree	7	114,687 BZD
2	Bellow H. School	8	96,547 BZD
3	Bachelors Degree	39	65,103 BZD
4	Masters Degree	14	62,685 BZD
5	Some College	39	38,497 BZD
6	High School	14	29,629 BZD

Experience / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	20+ Years	23	112,268 BZD
2	4-8 Years	22	70,949 BZD
3	12-16 Years	8	60,871 BZD
4	16-20 Years	3	56,436 BZD
5	8-12 Years	10	37,691 BZD
6	2-4 Years	20	35,474 BZD
7	0-1 Year	21	32,652 BZD
8	1-2 Years	14	23,784 BZD

Age / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	56-60	3	241,468 BZD
2	51-55	4	131,417 BZD
3	61-65	3	129,804 BZD
4	66-70	1	121,137 BZD
5	46-50	7	98,965 BZD
6	31-35	11	95,539 BZD
7	76-99	2	83,445 BZD
8	36-40	11	47,769 BZD
9	41-45	8	41,118 BZD
10	26-30	28	38,699 BZD
11	n/a	5	35,474 BZD
12	21-25	28	33,458 BZD
13	14-20	10	18,140 BZD

Work Type / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	Permanent	89	66,313 BZD
2	Contract	16	37,691 BZD
3	Self Employed	8	27,009 BZD
4	Part Time	8	22,776 BZD

Cities / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	Belize City	86	60,468 BZD
2	San Ignacio	23	58,049 BZD
3	--Other--	12	31,040 BZD

Career Groups / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	Hotels & Tourism	8	181,605 BZD
2	Engineers & Technicians	3	119,726 BZD
3	IT & Programming II	2	100,578 BZD
4	Finance & Banking	8	91,709 BZD
5	Engineers & Technicians V	1	80,825 BZD
6	Management & Business	11	66,917 BZD
7	Construction & Labor Workers	2	65,305 BZD
8	Making Design	2	64,700 BZD
9	Health Care & Medical II	5	63,894 BZD
10	Health Care & Medical	4	62,886 BZD
11	Arts, Culture, Performance	1	60,468 BZD
12	Insurance	1	60,064 BZD
13	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	5	47,769 BZD
14	Education & University	15	45,552 BZD
15	Accounting & Administration	18	38,296 BZD
16	Security & Fireguard	1	36,280 BZD
17	Automobile	2	27,815 BZD
18	IT & Programming	7	27,613 BZD
19	Salesmen & Saleswomen	2	22,574 BZD
20	Military	2	22,171 BZD
21	Public Sector	1	22,171 BZD
22	Engineers & Technicians IV	2	20,962 BZD
23	Agriculture & Fishing	2	20,559 BZD
24	Fashion	2	20,156 BZD
25	Human Resources	1	20,156 BZD
26	Customer Services	11	18,745 BZD
27	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	2	16,326 BZD

Careers / Belize (Gross BZD)

#		Surveys
1	Other Tourism Career	1	636,324 BZD
2	CEO	2	232,600 BZD
3	Hedge Fund Manager	3	201,761 BZD
4	Engineer	1	181,605 BZD
5	Engineering Manager	1	132,021 BZD
6	Training, Education	1	121,137 BZD
7	University Professor	3	104,811 BZD
8	Biological Technician	1	80,825 BZD
9	Doctor Specialist	2	80,624 BZD
10	Other IT Career	1	80,019 BZD
11	Construction Electrician Lead	1	80,019 BZD
12	Marketing Executive	1	80,019 BZD
13	Physician	2	73,569 BZD
14	Senior Accountant	1	67,925 BZD
15	Music Instrument Player	1	60,468 BZD
16	Health Insurance	1	60,064 BZD
17	Director	1	57,444 BZD
18	General Manager	1	56,839 BZD
19	Purchasing Manager	1	54,421 BZD
20	Account Manager	3	53,614 BZD
21	X Ray Technician	2	52,405 BZD
22	Audit Manager	3	51,196 BZD
23	Construction Manager	1	50,390 BZD
24	Lead Accountant	1	49,986 BZD
25	Surgeon	1	49,986 BZD
26	Hotel Manager	4	46,761 BZD
27	Secondary School Teacher	3	40,513 BZD
28	Accountant	1	36,683 BZD
29	Police Officer	1	36,280 BZD
30	Certified Management Accountant	1	35,474 BZD
31	IT Manager	1	35,273 BZD
32	Other Marketing Career	1	33,660 BZD
33	Lecturer	2	33,458 BZD
34	Lead Chambermaid	2	33,055 BZD
35	Administrative Assistant	2	30,234 BZD
36	IT Coordinator	1	30,234 BZD
37	Sales in Dress & Shoe Shops	1	30,234 BZD
38	Other Finance Career	2	30,032 BZD
39	Communications Manager	1	28,218 BZD
40	Car Sales	2	27,815 BZD
41	Business Manager	2	27,412 BZD
42	Web Developer	1	26,202 BZD
43	Teacher	4	25,396 BZD
44	Junior Accountant	4	25,195 BZD
45	Customer Service Manager	1	25,195 BZD
46	Other Service Career	2	24,187 BZD
47	Agriculture Engineer	1	24,187 BZD
48	Infantryman	1	24,187 BZD
49	Banks	1	23,985 BZD
50	Manager	2	22,373 BZD
51	Civil Engineer	2	20,962 BZD
52	Marketing	1	20,156 BZD
53	Sergeant	1	19,954 BZD
54	Business Development Manager	1	16,729 BZD
55	Call Center	8	16,527 BZD
56	Sales in Home & Garden Shops	1	14,713 BZD
57	Secretary	2	12,295 BZD
58	Fashion Creator	1	10,078 BZD

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Retail Sales

Posted 21 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Product knowledge, sales."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	High School	1-2 Years	Basic	16,400 BZD

Civil Eng.

Posted 13 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Site construction."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Advanced	21,900 BZD

Secretary/ Accountant

Posted 15 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Administrative tasks, accounting, and cashier."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Some College	0-1 Year	Intermediate	12,500 BZD

General Manager

Posted 14 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Finance - Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bellow H. School	4-8 Years	Expert	636,300 BZD

Accountant

Posted 05 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Accounting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	60,000 BZD

Audit Manager

Posted 24 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Audit and Accounting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Basic	75,400 BZD

Music

Posted 18 September 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Music."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	1-2 Years	Intermediate	60,500 BZD

Senior Accountant

Posted 07 July 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Financial Reporting. Proficient in Excel. Familiar with SAGE system."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	68,000 BZD

Director Of It

Posted 03 July 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Networking, Data Center Administration, Software Development, Database Management, Policy writing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	20+ Years	n/a	80,000 BZD

Emergency Physician

Posted 11 February 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Doctor in the emergency department."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	80,200 BZD

Call Center

Posted 01 February 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Leading teams with day to day tasks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Some College	0-1 Year	n/a	21,900 BZD

Electrician

Posted 17 October 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Wiring buildings."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	High School	20+ Years	n/a	80,000 BZD

Admin Assistant

Posted 11 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"•	Participating in recruitment efforts
•	Posting job ads and organizing resumes and job applications
•	Scheduling job interviews and assisting in interview process
•	Collecting employment and tax information
•	Ensuring background and reference checks are completed
•	Preparing new employee files
•	Maintaining current HR files and database (data entry)
•	Process all foreigners with their work permits at the Labour Department 
•	Process and payments of Temporary Employment Permits, extensions and visas at the Immigration Department
•	Register all foreigners at social security and Income tax for contributions. 
•	 Social Security claims."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Some College	4-8 Years	n/a	28,000 BZD

Social Media Manager

Posted 02 September 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"It a marketing role."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	4-8 Years	n/a	80,000 BZD

Teacher Counselor

Posted 30 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Counselor from the high school."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	n/a	25,300 BZD

Customer Service Rep.

Posted 16 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Answer phone, help with orders and ordering medication."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	1-2 Years	n/a	18,000 BZD

Lead Accountant

Posted 02 July 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"CFO for boat charter company."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	4-8 Years	n/a	50,000 BZD

Imports/receiving International Orders

Posted 21 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Data entry/ duty, cost, price calculations/Inventory."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	27,000 BZD

Head International Buyer

Posted 18 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Head international buyer and product developer."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	54,300 BZD

Business Woman

Posted 13 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Transact business."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	High School	20+ Years	n/a	28,000 BZD

Counselor

Posted 27 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Corporate Sales of health insurance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	60,000 BZD

General Manager

Posted 19 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oversee the operations of a wellness center with 3 branches, hotel, food and beverage and the spa ( massage and yoga, ) I teach 9 yoga classes a week and im the lead trainer at the school."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	36,000 BZD

International Consultant

Posted 09 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Coordinate Hospital Retrofitting Projects."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	132,000 BZD

Teller

Posted 08 May 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Withdrawing and depositing and also loan processing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	24,000 BZD

Accounting

Posted 10 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Supervise accounting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	n/a	32,500 BZD

Customer Service Rep

Posted 01 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"I receive and make calls."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	2-4 Years	n/a	15,000 BZD

Data Entry Clerk

Posted 17 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Inputting data into a computer system."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	0-1 Year	n/a	9,600 BZD

General Surgeon

Posted 08 February 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Take care of patients, give them medical and surgical care."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	50,000 BZD

Secretary

Posted 09 January 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Typing, filing, organization of office."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	12-16 Years	n/a	20,000 BZD

Partner

Posted 08 November 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Finance. Mostly M&A and private investment."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Doctorate Degree	20+ Years	n/a	302,700 BZD

Accounting Manager

Posted 21 October 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"General Accounting Duties."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Some College	4-8 Years	n/a	36,700 BZD

Project Assistant

Posted 18 October 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Provide Coordination and administrative support."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	32,300 BZD

Contractor

Posted 25 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Remodeling contractor skilled at planning, framing, and a lot more."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	50,400 BZD

Xray Technician

Posted 22 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Carry out xrays for patients."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	2-4 Years	n/a	26,200 BZD

Lead Development

Posted 19 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Call people to gather info for varied types for companies."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	1-2 Years	n/a	16,100 BZD

Fashion Creator

Posted 14 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Modeling photos."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bellow H. School	2-4 Years	n/a	10,100 BZD

Sales Rep

Posted 14 August 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"I do sales and customer service."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	0-1 Year	n/a	14,600 BZD

Lights Sales Representative

Posted 13 August 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Order goods, customer care, sales."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	High School	4-8 Years	n/a	14,700 BZD

Communications Assistant

Posted 13 August 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Communications Assistant."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Some College	4-8 Years	n/a	28,200 BZD

General Manager

Posted 27 June 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Financial management of resort and operations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	60,500 BZD

Professor Of Management

Posted 01 June 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"I have been teaching for over 30 years."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	121,100 BZD

Internal Auditor

Posted 30 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Internal auditor on banana farms, verify the compliance of the criteria Global GAP, SMETA and Rainforest Alliance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	n/a	24,200 BZD

Financial Controller

Posted 28 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage all financial aspects of the company."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	60,500 BZD

Professor

Posted 25 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"1. Teaching University-level courses in Computer and IT disciplines
2. Doing research in IT-related disciplines
3. Tutoring, mentoring and helping students for an IT career
4. Work closely with Administrators to achieve Excellence."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Doctorate Degree	20+ Years	n/a	121,100 BZD

Marketing Representative

Posted 24 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Carry out all marketing related activites including advertising, social media and analysis."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	20,200 BZD

Trade Marketing Manager

Posted 10 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Managing sales oriented activation in the market."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	33,600 BZD

Development Manager

Posted 05 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Writing grants, seeking outside funds, assist in conservation outreach."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	n/a	16,600 BZD

Doctor

Posted 29 April 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"A physician is a doctor who practises medicine, works primarily in a hospital setting and uses mostly non-surgical methods of treatment. Many doctors choose to work as physicians, as it covers most internal medicine and its sub-specialties. Other fields to specialise in aside from medicine include: obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, surgery, paediatrics and general practice."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Ignacio	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	115,000 BZD

Country Director

Posted 02 April 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Management of a non-profit."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	57,500 BZD

Store Manager

Posted 19 March 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Purchase Ordering, Hiring, Employee Training."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Belize City	Some College	20+ Years	n/a	56,900 BZD

ECONOMY / Belize

Belize is based on private enterprise economy. The largest industries in the country are agriculture, merchandising, and agro based industry. The largest employer is banana industry. Belize's important industries are crude oil, and tourism as well.

Education

Belize has quality education system mostly founded by the government. The biggest university is the University of Belize. Within 6 campus through the country offers many degrees as management, agriculture, science, accounting, and others.

Belize University