Minimum wage in Jersey in 2026
£13.59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSourceMinimum wage rate types | From 1 April 2026 | Minimum wage (per hour) | £13.59 | Minimum wage (per hour) – Year 1 trainee rate, start date on or after 1 September 2025 | £10.50
Verified September 26, 2026 | £13.59April 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 |
|---|---|---|
Training / new hires · Year 1 trainee on an approved training programme started on or after 1 September 2025SourceMinimum wage rate types | From 1 April 2026 | Minimum wage (per hour) | £13.59 | Minimum wage (per hour) – Year 1 trainee rate, start date on or after 1 September 2025 | £10.50
Verified September 26, 2026 | £10.50April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
£13.59 / hour
Calculators
Estimates before tax at this rate. Nothing you type leaves this page.
What this wage pays
| Weekly | £543.60 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | £2,355.60 |
| Annual52 weeks | £28,267.20 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | £20.38 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Jersey in 2026?
£13.59 per hour since April 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about £543.60 a week or £28,267.20 a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Jersey 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 Jersey?
Training / new hires (Year 1 trainee on an approved training programme started on or after 1 September 2025): £10.50 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:
- Jersey
Jersey sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Crown Dependency with its own Employment (Jersey) Law minimum wage; single rate from school-leaving age plus a trainee rate. Parent is world (UK law does not extend to Jersey).
Jersey
Enforcement
Enforced by Government of Jersey, Employment Relations.