Barbados tax guide
Planning reference for Barbados using BBD salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with Barbados Revenue Authority or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Reference details
| Currency | BBD |
|---|---|
| National tax label | Personal Income Tax |
| Personal allowance | 25,000 BBD |
| Employee contributions | Standard private-sector employee estimate: 11.25% including the 0.25% Resilience and Regeneration Fund, capped at BBD 5,360 per month. Excludes non-standard employee categories. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-22 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5% | Up to 50,000 BBD |
| 2 | 27.5% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
Barbados Revenue Authority: https://bra.gov.bb/News/Policy-Notes/Reduction-of-Personal-Income-Tax-R
Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.