Minimum wage in Samoa in 2026
5.24 WST per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since July 1, 2026
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Cabinet Directive FK(24)25; Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 s 32The minimum wage in the private sector and state-owned enterprises is set per Cabinet Directive FK(24)25, mandated under Section 32 of the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act 2023 (i Gagana Samoa). Current and upcoming rates: $5.24 per hour — effective 1 July 2026 (current)
Verified September 27, 2026 | 5.24 WSTJuly 1, 2026 – July 1, 2027 | July 1, 2026 | July 1, 2027 |
2 on record
Scheduled increases
Future rates already set in law or certified. Projected rows are marked.
was 5.24 WST5.65 WSTGeneral rateSource: Cabinet Directive FK(24)25; Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 s 32
$5.65 per hour — effective 1 July 2027
- Source
- agency page
- snapshot
- September 27, 2026
- Notes
- Scheduled step under Cabinet Directive FK(24)25 ('rises in annual increments to $6.05 by 1 July 2028').
Verified September 27, 2026
was 5.65 WST6.05 WSTGeneral rateSource: Cabinet Directive FK(24)25; Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 s 32
$6.05 per hour — effective 1 July 2028
- Source
- agency page
- snapshot
- September 27, 2026
- Notes
- Scheduled step under Cabinet Directive FK(24)25 ('rises in annual increments to $6.05 by 1 July 2028').
Verified September 27, 2026
2026 to 2028
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Cabinet Directive FK(24)25; Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 s 32$5.65 per hour — effective 1 July 2027
Verified September 27, 2026 | 5.65 WSTJuly 1, 2027 – July 1, 2028 | July 1, 2027 | July 1, 2028 |
StandardSource: Cabinet Directive FK(24)25; Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 s 32The minimum wage in the private sector and state-owned enterprises is set per Cabinet Directive FK(24)25, mandated under Section 32 of the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act 2023 (i Gagana Samoa). Current and upcoming rates: $5.24 per hour — effective 1 July 2026 (current)
Verified September 27, 2026 | 5.24 WSTJuly 1, 2026 – July 1, 2027 | July 1, 2026 | July 1, 2027 |
5.24 WST / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | 209.60 WST |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | 908.27 WST |
| Annual52 weeks | 10,899.20 WST |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | 7.86 WST |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Samoa in 2026?
5.24 WST per hour since July 1, 2026. For a 40-hour week that is about 209.60 WST a week or 10,899.20 WST a year before tax.
When does the minimum wage in Samoa go up next?
5.65 WST per hour on July 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:
- Samoa
Samoa sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Single hourly minimum wage (WST, written $) for the private sector and state-owned enterprises, set by Cabinet Directive FK(24)25 under s 32 of the Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 (as amended 2023); public servants under the Public Service Act 2004 are not covered. MCIL lists $5.24 from 1 July 2026 and scheduled steps to $5.65 (1 July 2027) and $6.05 (1 July 2028). Earlier rates (WST 3.00 until June 2024, 4.00 from 1 July 2024, 4.84 from 1 July 2025 per press reports) are not on the MCIL page and are not published.
Samoa
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour.