SALARY DECREASE, PAYROLL INCREASE FROM JAN 4, 2027
Workers and businesses across Trinidad and Tobago are bracing for a heavier hit to their pay packets starting early next year. The National Insurance Board is rolling out the second phase of a mandated contribution rate hike, pushing total deductions to 19.2 percent starting Monday, January 4th, 2027—a move that will immediately tighten employer overhead and reduce take-home pay.
