Minimum wage in Turks and Caicos
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This guide sets out the Turks and Caicos Islands national minimum wage from official government sources, as reviewed on 26 October 2026. We found no official notice of a change after April 2023. Confirm the rate that applies to your job with the Labour and Employment Services Department before relying on it.
Current minimum wage
The TCI Government’s 2023/24 Budget Citizens’ Guide states that, effective 1 April 2023, the national minimum wage rose from US$6.25 to US$8.00 per hour, and to US$9.00 per hour for sectors such as security, manufacturing, construction and banking.
A government press release reported by TCI Sun gives the same rates and lists the US$9.00 sectors as security, manufacturing, construction, banking, financial services and insurance.
| Sector | Minimum hourly rate (from 1 April 2023) |
|---|---|
| Most employees | US$8.00 |
| Security, manufacturing, construction, banking, financial services and insurance | US$9.00 |
Which law sets it
The Ministry of Finance lists the Employment Act as the law that sets minimum employment standards in the Islands.
Using the minimum wage when comparing jobs
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Sources
- TCI Government, Ministry of Finance: 2023/24 Budget Citizens’ Guide (Living Wage/Supporting Families)
https://gov.tc/mof/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023-24-Guide.pdf - Government minimum wage press release, reported by TCI Sun
https://suntci.com/national-minimum-wage-increase-came-into-effect-april-st-p9031-129.htm - Ministry of Finance: Key Acts (Employment Act)
https://gov.tc/mof/ova_doc/key-acts/
Last reviewed: 26 October 2026. This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and rates change; confirm with the official body linked above before acting.