The Cayman Islands recorded 1,665 job postings in September, bringing the year-to-date total to 14,036.
That’s according to the latest Labour Market Demand report from the Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC).
The private sector accounted for 1,648 of the postings, while the public sector contributed 17.
Grand Cayman dominated the geographical distribution with 1,621 positions, followed by Cayman Brac with 29 and Little Cayman with 15.
Five industries accounted for more than 70% of all job postings.
Construction led the demand, followed by administrative and support services, accommodation and food services, wholesale and retail trade, and professional, scientific and technical services.
The top 20 occupations represented almost 45% of all advertised positions.
These included accountants, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, bartenders, beauticians, business managers, chefs, construction workers, hairdressers, lawyers, motor vehicle mechanics and waiters.
Full-time positions dominated the market at 96%, totalling 1,596 postings.
Part-time roles accounted for 45 positions, with 21 temporary positions, one shift work position, and one each for internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
Education requirements showed 78% of positions required a high school qualification, certificate, diploma or some college or university education.
Bachelor’s degree holders were sought for 16% of roles, while 4% required below high school qualifications and 2% required master’s or doctoral degrees.
Experience requirements revealed employers’ preference for seasoned workers, with 56% of postings requiring three to six years of experience.
Positions requiring less than three years’ experience made up 25% while 18% sought candidates with seven or more years.
Only 1% of postings welcomed applicants with no experience.
The highest-paying occupations included managing directors and chief executives, lawyers, incinerator and water treatment plant operators, policy and planning managers, and dentists.
Financial sector positions featured prominently among the best-compensated roles.
Salary data showed a clear correlation between education and compensation.
Doctoral degree holders commanded average annual salaries of CI$132,167, while those with below high school qualifications averaged $23,362 annually.
