Pump fuel, check oil and tyres, and serve customers at petrol stations islandwide. An accessible entry-level job with pathways into cashier, supervisor, and station management roles.
Salary Breakdown
Pump attendant earning at or slightly above the national minimum wage (J$16,000/40-hour week), plus tips and overtime. Floored at the statutory minimum: The national minimum wage is $17,000 per 40-hour week ($425 per hour) from 1 July 2026, so a full-time employee cannot legally be paid less than $884,000 a year. Pay above the floor is an indicative market estimate.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($942,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $942,000 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$28,260 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$18,840 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$20,559 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$0 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $874,340 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
Basic Education
Complete secondary school. CSEC Mathematics and English improve promotion chances to cashier and supervisor.
Forms 1-5 - 2
Apply to Stations & Learn on the Job
Apply directly to stations (Total, Rubis, Texaco/GB, Fesco, Unipet dealers). Learn pump operation, fuel safety, and customer service.
0 - 6 months - 3
Move to Cashier / Senior Attendant
Take on cash handling, shift reconciliation, and convenience store duties. Short customer service or POS courses help.
1 - 2 years - 4
Shift Supervisor
Supervise attendants, manage fuel deliveries and dip readings, and handle daily banking.
2 - 3 years - 5
Station Manager or Dealer
Manage a full station, or pursue business training (HEART/UCC) toward operating your own dealer-run station.
Ongoing
Required Education
- Secondary school (CSEC Math and English an advantage)
- On-the-job fuel safety training
- Customer service certification (advantage)
Common Local Certifications
- HEART Customer Service / Retail Operations short courses
- Fuel handling & fire safety training (station/marketing company)
- POS and cash management training
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- HEART/NSTA Trust (customer service & retail courses)
- Employer route: petroleum marketing companies' in-house training
- Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association - industry body, not a training provider