Minimum wage in Cook Islands in 2027
NZ$10.50 per hour1
per hourGeneral rate from July 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2027
Rates in force during 2027
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Employment Relations Act 2012; Employment Relations (Minimum Rate of Pay) RegulationsMinimum Wage Increasing to $10.50 from 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage will increase from $10.00 per hour to $10.50 per hour. The increase is part of the Government's annual review of the minimum wage
Verified September 27, 2026 | NZ$10.50July 1, 2026 – current | July 1, 2026 | current |
NZ$10.50 / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | NZ$420.00 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | NZ$1,820.00 |
| Annual52 weeks | NZ$21,840.00 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | NZ$15.75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Cook Islands in 2027?
NZ$10.50 per hour since July 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about NZ$420.00 a week or NZ$21,840.00 a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Cook Islands 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:
- Cook Islands
Cook Islands sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
The minimum wage is set by the Employment Relations (Minimum Rate of Pay) Regulations under the Employment Relations Act 2012 and reviewed each year. Amounts are in New Zealand dollars.
Cook Islands