Install, connect and maintain solar panels, inverters and battery systems for homes, businesses and solar farms. Rising electricity costs and hurricane resilience are driving strong growth in solar across Jamaica.
Salary Breakdown
Solar installer helper mounting panels and running cables. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,225,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $1,225,000 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$36,750 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$24,500 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$26,735 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$0 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $1,137,014 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
Build Technical Foundations
CSEC Mathematics, Physics and Electrical and Electronic Technology are strong preparation.
Secondary school - 2
Train as an Electrician
Complete HEART/NSTA Trust Electrical Installation training.
1 - 2 years - 3
Get Solar PV Certified
Complete solar PV installation training and certification.
3 - 6 months - 4
Install Systems
Work with solar companies on residential and commercial installations, including battery storage.
1 - 3 years - 5
Design & Lead Projects
Move into system design, commercial projects or start your own solar business.
3+ years
Required Education
- CSEC Mathematics and Physics or Electrical and Electronic Technology
- Electrical installation certificate
- Solar PV installation certification
Common Local Certifications
- HEART/NSTA Trust Electrical Installation (NVQ-J)
- Solar PV Installation certification
- NABCEP PV certification (advantage)
- Working at heights safety training
Where to Train
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- HEART/NSTA Trust
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
- Employer route: solar installation companies (apprenticeships)