Minimum wage in Trinidad and Tobago in 2026
20.50 TTD per hour1
per hourGeneral rate since January 1, 2024
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Minimum Wages (Amendment) Order, 2023The National Minimum Wage of Trinidad and Tobago has been increased to $20.50 per hour with effect from January 01, 2024.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 20.50 TTDJanuary 1, 2024 – current | January 1, 2024 | current |
20.50 TTD / hour
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What this wage pays
| Weekly | 820.00 TTD |
|---|---|
| Monthly52 weeks ÷ 12 | 3,553.33 TTD |
| Annual52 weeks | 42,640.00 TTD |
| Overtime rate1.5× where overtime applies | 30.75 TTD |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Trinidad and Tobago in 2026?
20.50 TTD per hour since January 1, 2024. For a 40-hour week that is about 820.00 TTD a week or 42,640.00 TTD a year before tax.
Is the minimum wage in Trinidad and Tobago 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:
- Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
National minimum wage under the Minimum Wages Act; $20.50 per hour since January 1, 2024.
Trinidad and Tobago
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministry of Labour.