Jersey Raises Minimum Wage 2.8% to £13.97 From April, Freezes Trainee Rates
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Updated · bailiwickexpress.com · Oct 29
Jersey Raises Minimum Wage 2.8% to £13.97 From April, Freezes Trainee Rates
3 articles · Updated · bailiwickexpress.com · Oct 29
Summary
Jersey’s main minimum wage will rise to £13.97 an hour from April after Social Security Minister Elaine Millar accepted the Employment Forum’s recommendation in full.
The 2.8% increase matches Jersey’s June 2026 RPI figure, with the forum saying it tried to balance pressure on both businesses and workers during challenging conditions.
Millar also approved matching increases in employer accommodation and meal offsets, while keeping Year 1 and Year 2 trainee rates unchanged for another year at £10.50 and £11.75 an hour.
The decision follows heightened political scrutiny after ministers earlier this year moved to reassure islanders there was no plan to abolish the statutory minimum wage.
Millar said she will still consider whether to consult further on a possible youth rate and on changes to how the formal trainee minimum wage policy is set.