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Environmental Officer

Science & Technology · Environmental Management Market estimate

Protect Jamaica's natural resources by assessing environmental impacts, monitoring pollution, managing permits and supporting conservation. Environmental officers work with government agencies, consultants, NGOs, resorts and industry.

Salary Breakdown

$1,500,000 JMD – $2,300,000 JMD
0 - 2 years

Environmental technician or junior officer collecting samples and supporting assessments. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,900,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$146,961 JMD
Est. Net / Year$1,763,532 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$1,900,000 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$57,000 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$38,000 JMD
Education Tax
−$41,467 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$0 JMD
Net (annual)
$1,763,532 JMD

Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).

Career Path Roadmap

  1. 1

    Build Science Foundations

    CSEC Biology, Chemistry, Geography and English A; CAPE Environmental Science or Biology.

    Secondary school
  2. 2

    Earn a Science Degree

    Study Environmental Science, Environmental Management or Biology at UWI or UTech.

    3 - 4 years
  3. 3

    Gain Field Experience

    Intern or work with environmental agencies, consultants or NGOs on monitoring and assessments.

    1 - 3 years
  4. 4

    Specialise

    Develop expertise in EIAs, coastal management, waste management, water quality or climate resilience.

    2 - 3 years
  5. 5

    Lead Environmental Programmes

    Manage environmental compliance or run consulting projects, often with an MSc.

    4+ years
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Required Education

  • CSEC Biology, Chemistry and Geography
  • BSc Environmental Science / Management
  • MSc for senior roles (advantage)

Common Local Certifications

  • Environmental Impact Assessment training
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management
  • GIS certification

Where to Train

University of Technology, Jamaica

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 17 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Environmental Officer

University of the West Indies, Mona

Kingston & St. Andrew · Public University
Accredited 12 accredited programmes

A recommended place to train as a Environmental Officer

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • University of the West Indies, Mona
  • University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
  • National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) - regulator and employer, not a training provider