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Minimum wage calculator Jamaica

The national minimum wage is J$17,000 for a 40-hour week, which is J$425 an hour. It applies from 1 July 2026.

Enter the hours you work in a week to see the least your employer can pay you, including overtime.

How it's calculated

Each normal hour, up to 40 hours in the week, is paid at least J$425.
Work above 40 hours in the week is paid at time and a half.
The monthly figure multiplies the weekly pay by 52 weeks and divides by 12.

An example

If you work 45 hours in a week, the minimum is 40 hours at J$425 plus 5 hours at J$637.50. That is J$20,187.50 for the week.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Jamaica per hour?

J$425 for each normal hour, since 1 July 2026. Overtime is paid at time and a half.

Do security guards have a different minimum wage?

Industrial security guards have their own order. From July 1, 2026 their minimum is also J$17,000 for a 40-hour week, and their allowances stay in place.

What was the minimum wage before July 2026?

J$16,000 for a 40-hour week, or J$400 an hour, from June 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

What can I do if I am paid less?

Paying below the minimum wage is an offence. You can complain to the Pay and Conditions of Employment Branch of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

Key terms

National minimum wage: The lowest pay allowed by the National Minimum Wage Order for most workers.
Time and a half: One and a half times the normal hourly rate.

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 24 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

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