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Government Careers Jamaica — Civil Service Career Guide (2024)

Jamaica Government Careers Guide 2024

Official salary scales, grade tables and career paths for all 27 civil service occupational series — sourced directly from the MOFPS salary document (effective 1 April 2024)

27Career Series
11Occupational Groups
J$1.2M–J$18.8MSalary Range
April 2024Data Effective

Jamaica’s civil service is structured into occupational groups — families of related roles with shared pay bands and series codes. Each series runs from entry level to senior grades, with salaries set by the Ministry of Finance & the Public Service (MOFPS). Use the cards below to explore each series in depth, including official grade-by-grade salary tables, entry requirements, and career progression paths.

Why Work in Jamaica’s Civil Service?

  • Structured pay bands — transparent salary scales set by MOFPS, not individual negotiation
  • Pension & benefits — access to the National Insurance Scheme, group health insurance and study leave
  • Career ladders — most series have 4–8 grade levels with clear promotion criteria
  • Job security — established under the Civil Service Establishment Act with strong employment protections
  • Public impact — roles that directly serve Jamaica’s 3 million citizens across every sector
GMG

General Management Group

4 career series

Administrative Officer (Government)

J$1.4M–J$3.8M p.a.
GMG/AM

Senior Executive Officer (Government)

J$3.5M–J$12.6M p.a.
GMG/SEG

Chief Technical Director (Government)

J$11.5M–J$18.8M p.a.
GMG/CTD

Court Administrator

J$4.3M–J$7M p.a.
GMG/CAS

FMG

Financial Management Group

4 career series

Government Accountant

J$3.5M–J$12.6M p.a.
FMG/AS & FMG/PA

Accounting Technician (Government)

J$1.7M–J$2.9M p.a.
FMG/AT

Accounting Clerk (Government)

J$1.4M–J$2.3M p.a.
FMG/AC & FMG/AUC

Government Cashier

J$1.4M–J$2.3M p.a.
FMG/CS

FSG

Foreign Service Group

1 career series

Foreign Service Officer

J$2.8M–J$15.4M p.a.
FSG/FSO

RMG

Revenue Management Group

1 career series

Tax Administration Officer

J$3.5M–J$12.6M p.a.
RMG/TA

MIS

Management Information Systems Group

1 career series

Government IT Officer

J$1.2M–J$15.4M p.a.
MIS/IT

MCG

Media & Communications Group

3 career series

Audio Visual Producer (Government)

J$2.8M–J$10.4M p.a.
MCG/AVP

Audio Visual Technician (Government)

J$1.4M–J$5.7M p.a.
MCG/AVT

Government Information Officer

J$1.7M–J$8.5M p.a.
MCG/IE

SWG

Social Work Group

3 career series

Social Worker (Government)

J$3.5M–J$10.4M p.a.
SWG/PS

Probation & Aftercare Officer

J$3.5M–J$10.4M p.a.
SWG/PAO

Social Services Officer (Government)

J$1.7M–J$4.7M p.a.
SWG/SSA & SWG/SWA

PIDG

Public Information & Documentation Group

3 career series

Government Librarian

J$2.2M–J$7M p.a.
PIDG/LB

Government Archivist

J$2.8M–J$12.6M p.a.
PIDG/AR

Records & Information Manager (Government)

J$1.4M–J$4.7M p.a.
PIDG/RIM

OPS

Office & Professional Support Group

4 career series

Government Secretary

J$1.4M–J$4.7M p.a.
OPS/SS

Administrative Secretary (Government)

J$2.2M–J$2.9M p.a.
OPS/ADS

Government Stenographer

J$2.8M–J$4.7M p.a.
OPS/SW

Government Telephone Operator

J$1.4M–J$2.3M p.a.
OPS/TO

PLG

Professional & Legal Group

1 career series

Legal Support Officer (Government)

J$1.4M–J$3.8M p.a.
PLG/LS & PLG/TR & PLG/TA

SOG

Scientific & Technical Group

1 career series

Scientific Officer (Government)

J$1.4M–J$12.6M p.a.
SOG/ST

PTSG

Protective Services Group

1 career series

Protective Services Officer (Government)

J$1.2M–J$2.9M p.a.
PTSG/PX

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⚠️ Data Source & Legal Disclaimer — Last Reviewed July 2026. Salary figures on this page are sourced from the publicly available MOFPS Salary Scales for Monthly Paid Staff, April 2022–March 2025 (Compensation Unit, SHRMD, Ministry of Finance & the Public Service). The figures reflect the scale effective from 1 April 2024 — the most current period in the published document — and are stated per annum gross (before statutory deductions: NIS, NHT, Education Tax, PAYE). Monthly figures are indicative (annual ÷ 12). Jamaica Homes is an independent platform — we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Government of Jamaica or MOFPS. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of this information. Scales are subject to revision without notice; always confirm current rates with your employing ministry or with MOFPS. Jamaica Homes accepts no liability for any loss or consequence arising from reliance on this information. — Full Legal Disclaimer →