Governance
National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Order, 2025
The specific legal instrument that updated Jamaica's national minimum wage in 2025.
Definition
This is the specific subsidiary legislation issued by the Minister of Labour and Social Security, effective June 1, 2025, which increased the national minimum wage in Jamaica to J$16,000 per 40-hour work week (J$400 per hour) for most workers, including industrial security guards. It is a legally binding instrument published in the Jamaica Gazette.