Official source
DAO
The labour inspectorate: it publishes labour-law guidance and the minimum-wage calculator.
Directie Arbeid en Onderzoek (DAO)
Appears mostly in: Permits, pay & moving
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Aruba Jobs is not affiliated with this organisation. Their rules and fees can change; what they publish is what counts.
Why you will meet it
It is the official place to check the minimum wage and basic work rules.
Good to know before you go
- The minimum-wage page is dated 9 September 2026 (Papiamento); the homepage is undated (Dutch).
Career Hub pages that rely on DAO
- Aruba labour market: the official numbers and where to find them CBS is the statistical authority, the Central Bank gives macro context and forecasts, and job boards show observed demand. The latest LFS 2025 figures, and why a statistic, a vacancy count and a forecast are three different things.
- Aruba’s minimum wage is now set by the hour: what Afl. 11.58 means for your pay Since 1 January 2026, every hour counts the same: employees in Aruba aged 18 and over earn at least Afl. 11.58 an hour, however many hours they work. How to check your pay or a job offer.
- Hiring an employee in Aruba: employer compliance checklist The steps an employer in Aruba has to take care of when hiring, each linked to the official source: the right to work in Aruba, the contract, minimum wage, SVb, payroll tax, insurance, company documents and the DVG health certificate.