Minimum wage in Marshall Islands in 2026
$5.00 per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since October 1, 2026
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403, as amended by P.L. 2024-13(1) The minimum wage for every employee of the Government of the Marshall Islands or any private empl oyer shall be four dollars ($ 4.00) effective on October 1, 2024 per hour of work performed by such employee. Subsequent increase shall take effect on October 1, 2025 to four dollars and fity cents ($4.50), October 1, 2026 to five dollar s ($5.00), and October 1, 2027 to five dollars and twenty-five ($5.25).
Verified September 27, 2026 | $4.50October 1, 2025 – October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 | October 1, 2026 |
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403, as amended by P.L. 2024-13(1) The minimum wage for every employee of the Government of the Marshall Islands or any private empl oyer shall be four dollars ($ 4.00) effective on October 1, 2024 per hour of work performed by such employee. Subsequent increase shall take effect on October 1, 2025 to four dollars and fity cents ($4.50), October 1, 2026 to five dollar s ($5.00), and October 1, 2027 to five dollars and twenty-five ($5.25).
Verified September 27, 2026 | $5.00October 1, 2026 – October 1, 2027 | October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2027 |
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Scheduled increases
Future rates already set in law or certified. Projected rows are marked.
was $5.00$5.25General rateSource: Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403, as amended by P.L. 2024-13
(1) The minimum wage for every employee of the Government of the Marshall Islands or any private empl oyer shall be four dollars ($ 4.00) effective on October 1, 2024 per hour of work performed by such employee. Subsequent increase shall take effect on October 1, 2025 to four dollars and fity cents ($4.50), October 1, 2026 to five dollar s ($5.00), and October 1, 2027 to five dollars and twenty-five ($5.25).
- Source
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- September 27, 2026
- Notes
- Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403(1) as amended by P.L. 2024-13; applies to Government and private employees. Scheduled step; s 403(2) allows the Nitijela to halt it by resolution after an unfavourable Cabinet assessment.
Verified September 27, 2026
2024 to 2027
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403, as amended by P.L. 2024-13(1) The minimum wage for every employee of the Government of the Marshall Islands or any private empl oyer shall be four dollars ($ 4.00) effective on October 1, 2024 per hour of work performed by such employee. Subsequent increase shall take effect on October 1, 2025 to four dollars and fity cents ($4.50), October 1, 2026 to five dollar s ($5.00), and October 1, 2027 to five dollars and twenty-five ($5.25).
Verified September 27, 2026 | $5.00October 1, 2026 – October 1, 2027 | October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2027 |
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403, as amended by P.L. 2024-13(1) The minimum wage for every employee of the Government of the Marshall Islands or any private empl oyer shall be four dollars ($ 4.00) effective on October 1, 2024 per hour of work performed by such employee. Subsequent increase shall take effect on October 1, 2025 to four dollars and fity cents ($4.50), October 1, 2026 to five dollar s ($5.00), and October 1, 2027 to five dollars and twenty-five ($5.25).
Verified September 27, 2026 | $4.50October 1, 2025 – October 1, 2026 | October 1, 2025 | October 1, 2026 |
StandardSource: Minimum Wage Act 1986 s 403, as amended by P.L. 2024-13(1) The minimum wage for every employee of the Government of the Marshall Islands or any private empl oyer shall be four dollars ($ 4.00) effective on October 1, 2024 per hour of work performed by such employee. Subsequent increase shall take effect on October 1, 2025 to four dollars and fity cents ($4.50), October 1, 2026 to five dollar s ($5.00), and October 1, 2027 to five dollars and twenty-five ($5.25).
Verified September 27, 2026 | $4.00October 1, 2024 – October 1, 2025 | October 1, 2024 | October 1, 2025 |
$5.00 / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | $200.00 |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | $866.67 |
| Annual52 weeks | $10,400.00 |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | $7.50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Marshall Islands in 2026?
$5.00 per hour since October 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about $200.00 a week or $10,400.00 a year before tax.
When does the minimum wage in Marshall Islands go up next?
$5.25 per hour on October 1, 2027.
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:
- Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Minimum Wage Act 1986 (s 403) sets one hourly minimum wage (USD) for government and private employees; P.L. 2024-13 set $4.00 from October 1, 2024 with steps to $4.50 (Oct 1, 2025), $5.00 (Oct 1, 2026) and $5.25 (Oct 1, 2027). s 403(2) lets the Nitijela halt later steps by resolution after a Cabinet assessment, so the 2026 and 2027 steps are scheduled by law but could be stopped. Qualified export-oriented projects may be exempted (s 403(3)). Earlier rates are not in the consolidated text and are not published.
Marshall Islands
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs (Labour Division).