National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Jamaica

JMD 325 per hour

Effective 2023-04-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Earnings calculator

Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.

Hourly
JMD 325.00
Daily
JMD 2,600
Weekly
JMD 13,000
Monthly
JMD 56,333
Annual
JMD 676,000

Roughly $355 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
JMD 325.00
Weekly (40h)
JMD 13,000
Monthly
JMD 56,333
Annual
JMD 676,000

Approximately $355 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Jamaica: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Jamaica?
The minimum wage in Jamaica is JMD 325 per hour, effective 2023-04-01.
How much is that per year at full time?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Jamaica minimum wage works out to about JMD 676,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

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