Antigua and Barbuda's job market is primarily driven by tourism, which contributes almost half the nation's GDP and provides a majority of employment opportunities. Other major sectors include financial services, banking, investment, and remote work/IT, with an increasing need for professionals in technology, customer service, and design roles. Agriculture and manufacturing offer some opportunities, though agriculture is experiencing a decline in recent years.
Key Sectors and Common Job Roles
Tourism & Hospitality: Resort management, hotel staff, tour guides, restaurant workers, travel services.
Finance & Banking: Financial analysts, banking staff, investment consultants.
Remote & Digital Jobs: Software engineering, customer support, marketing, design, product management, and technical support—remote opportunities are significant for Indians and expatriates.
Public Sector & Aid: Administrative roles, project managers, consultants, UN and international NGO opportunities.
Service Industry: Customer service representatives, data entry, sales specialists, online tutors.
Construction, Skilled Trades & Mechanics: Welders, industrial mechanics, electricians, senior technicians.
Education: Teaching positions, educational administration, online tutoring.
Healthcare & Social Services: Nurses, support workers, social workers.
Typical Employers
Major resorts and hotels (hospitality/tourism)
Local banks and multinational financial institutions
Remote-first companies hiring for digital jobs
NGOs, international organizations (UN, charity)
Employment Highlights
IT and remote work are growing fields, with high demand for software engineers, developers, customer service, and designers.
Tourism offers abundant seasonal and permanent roles, especially management and guest services.
Financial services employ a significant portion of locals and expatriates.
The country's employment rate within ages 25-54 is quite robust; unemployment is low in core working-age groups.
Online job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, CaribbeanJobs, etc.) list many up-to-date vacancies for Indians and international job-seekers.