Minimum Wage to increase on April 1

Friday, 25 March 2022 09:35

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

The Island's Minimum wage will go up from next month.

Earlier this year Tynwald members supported the motion for the rate fo increase from £8.25 to £9.50.

From April 1, employees aged 18 and over will receive the new pay.

Meanwhile, the rates for those aged 16-17 will also increase from £6.15 to £6.80, with Development Workers getting £8.05 instead of £7.30.

Enterprise Minister Dr Alex Allinson says recent increases in energy prices and the overall cost of living have made this measure 'more important than ever.'

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