Guernsey's minimum wage to increase to £12 an hour from October

The minimum wage for adults in Guernsey will rise from October after politicians voted to up the amount employers have to pay.

Workers will be given at least £12 per hour instead of the current £10.65.

Some politicians unsuccessfully argued this was too high as they believe it will put too much pressure on businesses, ultimately leading to higher prices for consumers amid ongoing cost of living pressures.

The Economic Development Committee President, Deputy Neil Inder, and fellow member Deputy Simon Vermeulen called for a smaller rise in the minimum wage to either £11.25 or £11.55 but this was defeated.

Proposals to increase the adult minimum wage were mooted in February as members of the public were invited to share their views, with plans to bring it up from 60% to 66% of average earnings by 2030.

Despite the approved increase in pay, Guernsey's minimum salary remains £1 lower per hour than Jersey's from April 2025 when their uplift takes effect.

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