MigrantoAverage salary in Aruba
Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
AWG 4,310
Gross / yr
AWG 69,000
Aruba is a small tourism economy where wages hold up well — among the best earners in Latin America, and respectable on a world scale. Tax does take a real but modest cut, so you hand over a slice and keep the larger part of what you make.
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Take-home in Aruba
AWG 1,720/mo
vs AWG 2,150 in your country
Cost of living
AWG 1,080
vs AWG 1,430 in your country
Potential savings
AWG 647
more than in your country
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How salaries in Aruba compare
Aruba ranks near the top of its region and out-earns much of the world, which is what a stable, visitor-driven island economy tends to deliver. It lands just shy of the very top because tax takes a steadier bite here than in its lowest-tax neighbours.
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2010 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Aruba?
The average salary in Aruba is AWG 5,750 a month before tax, or AWG 4,310 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's AWG 69,000 before tax and AWG 51,700 after.
What is the average salary in Aruba in US dollars?
The average salary in Aruba in US dollars is about $38,544 a year before tax, or $2,408 a month after tax.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aruba?
A typical person in Aruba spends about AWG 2,520 a month, while the average take-home pay is AWG 4,310. How much you need to live comfortably depends on the city, your family situation, and how you usually spend. See the cost of living in Aruba for the full picture.
What is a good salary in Aruba?
A good salary in Aruba is generally one above the national average — more than AWG 4,310 take-home a month, or AWG 69,000 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Aruba a high-salary country?
Yes. By average after-tax pay, Aruba is ahead of 84% of countries worldwide and ranks 2nd out of 27 countries in Latin America.
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