Minimum wage in Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2027
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2027
Rates in force during 2027
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Protection of Wages / Minimum Wage Order (Saint Kitts and Nevis)He further announced that an additional increase in the minimum wage will be implemented on July 01, 2025, from an hourly rate of $10.75 to $12.50. This means that the weekly rate of $430.00 will move to $500.00 per week.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 12.50 XCDJuly 1, 2025 – current | July 1, 2025 | current |
2024 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Protection of Wages / Minimum Wage Order (Saint Kitts and Nevis)During the presentation of the 2024 Budget Address to the National Assembly on December 13, 2023, Prime Minister Dr. Drew, who also holds the portfolio for the Ministry of Finance, announced that as of January 01, 2024, the minimum wage will move from $9 per hour or $360.00 per week to $10.75 per hour or $430.00 per week.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 10.75 XCDJanuary 1, 2024 – July 1, 2025 | January 1, 2024 | July 1, 2025 |
12.50 XCD / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | 500.00 XCD |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | 2,166.67 XCD |
| Annual52 weeks | 26,000.00 XCD |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | 18.75 XCD |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2027?
12.50 XCD per hour since July 1, 2025. For a 40-hour week that is about 500.00 XCD a week or 26,000.00 XCD a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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:
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Rows come from a Government Information Service release of the 2024 budget announcement (weekly and hourly national minimum wage, January 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025).
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Enforcement
Enforced by Department of Labour.