Minimum wage in Belize in 2027
5.00 BZD per hour1
per hourGeneral rate from January 1, 2023
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2027
Rates in force during 2027
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage (Amendment) Order (Belize), 2022the minimum wage for all categories of workers has increased to $5.00 per hour effective January 1, 2023.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 5.00 BZDJanuary 1, 2023 – current | January 1, 2023 | current |
5.00 BZD / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | 200.00 BZD |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | 866.67 BZD |
| Annual52 weeks | 10,400.00 BZD |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | 7.50 BZD |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Belize in 2027?
5.00 BZD per hour since January 1, 2023. For a 40-hour week that is about 200.00 BZD a week or 10,400.00 BZD a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Belize increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Belize
Belize sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Minimum wage $5.00 per hour for all categories from January 1, 2023; an increase to $6.00 announced in September 2026 has not yet been found in an official text.
Belize