What is the minimum wage in Belize?

The minimum wage in Belize is BZD 5.00 per hour, effective 2022-07-22.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Belize minimum wage works out to about BZD 10,400 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Belize

BZD 5.00 per hour

Effective 2022-07-22 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Wage (BZD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: BZD 5.00
Daily: BZD 40
Weekly: BZD 200
Monthly: BZD 867
Annual: BZD 10,400

Roughly $430 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: BZD 5.00
Weekly (40h): BZD 200
Monthly: BZD 867
Annual: BZD 10,400

Approximately $430 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Belize: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Belize?: The minimum wage in Belize is BZD 5.00 per hour, effective 2022-07-22.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Belize minimum wage works out to about BZD 10,400 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.