Minimum wage in Seychelles in 2026
40.95 SCR per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since April 1, 2025
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Employment (National Minimum Wage) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, S.I. 16 of 2025 (Employment Act, Cap 69, s 40(2)(a))(a) in subregulation (1), by repealing the figures “SR38.27” and substituting therefor the figures “SR40.95”; and
Verified September 27, 2026 | 40.95 SCRApril 1, 2025 – current | April 1, 2025 | current |
40.95 SCR / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | 1,638.00 SCR |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | 7,098.00 SCR |
| Annual52 weeks | 85,176.00 SCR |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | 61.43 SCR |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Seychelles in 2026?
40.95 SCR per hour since April 1, 2025. For a 40-hour week that is about 1,638.00 SCR a week or 85,176.00 SCR a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Seychelles 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:
- Seychelles
Seychelles sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
National minimum wage under the Employment (National Minimum Wage) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 55 of 2007), hourly, amended periodically. SR40.95 per hour from 1 April 2025 (S.I. 16 of 2025). A higher rate for the workers in reg. 3(2) (SR47.19, casual workers per WageIndicator) is not published because the available primary text does not name the category.
Seychelles
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs.