Minimum wage in Isle of Man in 2026
£12.86 per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since April 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Current rates At the February 2025 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased Minimum Wage Rates were approved. These rates will apply from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £9.55 | Aged 18 and over | £12.25 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £12.25April 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026 |
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Minimum Wage Rates from 1 April 2026 At the February 2026 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased Minimum Wage Rates were approved. These rates will apply from 1 April 2026. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £10.16 | Aged 18 and over | £12.86 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £12.86April 1, 2026 – current | April 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 · over compulsory school age, under 18Source: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Minimum Wage Rates from 1 April 2026 At the February 2026 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased Minimum Wage Rates were approved. These rates will apply from 1 April 2026. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £10.16 | Aged 18 and over | £12.86 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £10.16April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
2024 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Current rates At the February 2025 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased Minimum Wage Rates were approved. These rates will apply from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £9.55 | Aged 18 and over | £12.25 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £12.25April 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026 |
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Previous rates of the Minimum Wage At the May 2024 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased minimum wage rates were approved. These rates apply from 1 July 2024. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £8.75 | Aged 18 and over | £11.45 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £11.45July 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 | July 1, 2024 | April 1, 2025 |
Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (2)
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
Youth · over compulsory school age, under 18Source: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Current rates At the February 2025 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased Minimum Wage Rates were approved. These rates will apply from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £9.55 | Aged 18 and over | £12.25 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £9.55April 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2025 | April 1, 2026 |
Youth · over compulsory school age, under 18Source: Minimum Wage Act 2001 (Isle of Man)Previous rates of the Minimum Wage At the May 2024 sitting of Tynwald, the following increased minimum wage rates were approved. These rates apply from 1 July 2024. Description | Rate | Over compulsory school age but under 18 | £8.75 | Aged 18 and over | £11.45 |
Verified September 26, 2026 | £8.75July 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 | July 1, 2024 | April 1, 2025 |
£12.86 / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | £514.40 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | £2,229.07 |
| Annual52 weeks | £26,748.80 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | £19.29 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Isle of Man in 2026?
£12.86 per hour since April 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about £514.40 a week or £26,748.80 a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man?
Youth (over compulsory school age, under 18): £10.16 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:
- Isle of Man
Isle of Man sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Crown Dependency; Minimum Wage Act 2001. Rate for 18 and over and a youth rate (over compulsory school age, under 18). Apprentices under 19 or in their first 12 months (and under 25) are exempt. The development worker rate was abolished on 1 April 2023. Parent is world.
Isle of Man
Enforcement
Enforced by Department for Enterprise, Isle of Man Government.