Minimum wage increase accepted by minister
Summary
Jersey’s social security minister accepted a recommendation to raise the main minimum wage by 2.8%, from £13.59 to £13.97 per hour, starting 1 April 2027. The recommendation also keeps trainee rates unchanged for another year and raises employer allowances for accommodation and meals; the minister said she will consider whether to consult further on a youth rate and trainee wage policy.Key Facts
- The Jersey Employment Forum recommended a main minimum wage of £13.97 per hour from 1 April 2027.
- The recommended increase is 2.8%, matching Jersey’s retail price index increase in June 2026.
- The current main minimum wage is £13.59 per hour.
- The recommended rates for first- and second-year trainees remain £10.50 and £11.75 per hour, respectively, for another year.
- The forum recommended an equivalent increase in employer allowances for accommodation and meals provided to workers earning the main minimum wage.
- Social Security Minister Elaine Millar accepted the recommendations for the main and trainee minimum wage rates.
- Millar said she would consider whether to hold further consultation on a youth rate and changes to the trainee minimum wage policy.
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