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Land Surveyor

Engineering · Surveying & Geospatial Services High demand Market estimate

Measure and map land boundaries, building sites and terrain using GPS, total stations and drones. Commissioned land surveyors prepare the survey plans needed for land titles, subdivisions and construction across Jamaica.

Salary Breakdown

$1,300,000 JMD – $2,200,000 JMD
0 - 3 years

Survey assistant or graduate surveyor working in the field and on CAD drawings. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.

Estimated Take-Home Pay

Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,750,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.

Est. Net / Month$135,358 JMD
Est. Net / Year$1,624,306 JMD
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Gross (annual)
$1,750,000 JMD
NIS (3%)
−$52,500 JMD
NHT (2%)
−$35,000 JMD
Education Tax
−$38,193 JMD
PAYE Income Tax
−$0 JMD
Net (annual)
$1,624,306 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 Maths & Geography

    CSEC Mathematics, Geography, Technical Drawing and English A are good foundations.

    Secondary school
  2. 2

    Study Surveying

    Earn a degree in Surveying and Geographic Information Sciences at UTech.

    4 years
  3. 3

    Gain Field Experience

    Work under a commissioned land surveyor on boundary and construction surveys.

    2 - 3 years
  4. 4

    Get Commissioned

    Meet Land Surveyors Board of Jamaica requirements and exams to become a Commissioned Land Surveyor.

    1 - 2 years
  5. 5

    Open a Practice or Specialise

    Run your own survey firm or specialise in GIS, drone mapping or engineering surveys.

    Ongoing
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Required Education

  • CSEC Mathematics, Geography and Technical Drawing
  • BSc Surveying and Geographic Information Sciences
  • Commission from the Land Surveyors Board

Common Local Certifications

  • Commissioned Land Surveyor - Land Surveyors Board of Jamaica
  • GIS software certifications
  • Drone pilot registration (for aerial mapping)

Where to Train

University of Technology, Jamaica

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

A recommended place to train as a Land Surveyor

University of the West Indies, Mona

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

A recommended place to train as a Land Surveyor

Local Institutions Offering Programs

  • University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
  • Employer route: National Land Agency; commissioning is done by the Land Surveyors Board of Jamaica
  • University of the West Indies, Mona (Geography & GIS)