Minimum wage in Guernsey in 2026
£13.10 per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since October 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage (Guernsey) Law, 2009; Policy Letter P.2026/50 (Committee for Employment & Social Security, 8 June 2026)2.3. In April 2025, following consideration of a Policy Letter from the Committee entitled ‘Amendments to Statutory Minimum Wage Arrangements to Come into Force on 1st October 2025’2 the States approved proposals to increase the Adult Minimum Wage Rate to £12.60 per hour
Verified September 26, 2026 | £12.60October 1, 2025 – October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 | October 1, 2026 |
StandardSourceYear | | From 01/10/2026 | Adult (18 years and over) minimum wage rate per hour | | £13.10 | Young (16 and 17 years old) person's minimum wage rate per hour | | £11.80 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £13.10October 1, 2026 – current | October 1, 2026 | current |
1 rate in force
Rates by worker type, industry and employer size
The highest rate that fits the job applies.
| Applies to | Rate | Effective |
|---|---|---|
Youth · aged 16 and 17 (apprentices under 18 excluded)SourceYear | | From 01/10/2026 | Adult (18 years and over) minimum wage rate per hour | | £13.10 | Young (16 and 17 years old) person's minimum wage rate per hour | | £11.80 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £11.80October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
2025 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage (Guernsey) Law, 2009; Policy Letter P.2026/50 (Committee for Employment & Social Security, 8 June 2026)2.3. In April 2025, following consideration of a Policy Letter from the Committee entitled ‘Amendments to Statutory Minimum Wage Arrangements to Come into Force on 1st October 2025’2 the States approved proposals to increase the Adult Minimum Wage Rate to £12.60 per hour
Verified September 26, 2026 | £12.60October 1, 2025 – October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 | October 1, 2026 |
£13.10 / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | £524.00 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | £2,270.67 |
| Annual52 weeks | £27,248.00 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | £19.65 |
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What is the minimum wage in Guernsey in 2026?
£13.10 per hour since October 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about £524.00 a week or £27,248.00 a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Guernsey 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.
What is the minimum wage for young or new workers in Guernsey?
Youth (aged 16 and 17 (apprentices under 18 excluded)): £11.80 per hour.
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:
- Guernsey
Guernsey sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Crown Dependency; Minimum Wage (Guernsey) Law, 2009. Adult rate (18+) and young persons' rate (16-17, apprentices excluded), revised each 1 October. From 1 October 2026 the young persons' rate is 90 % of the adult rate. Parent is world (UK law does not extend to Guernsey).
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