Minimum Wage – Micronesia, Fed. States of

Sector

  • Valid on September 2026
  • The amounts are in US Dollar (US$).

Employment with the national government

Minimum wage with effect from 1 January 2023

US$4.52

Per hour

Pohnpei - government workers

Minimum wage with effect from 1 August 2011

US$2.90

Per hour

Chuuk - government workers

Minimum wage with effect from 1 January 2024

US$2.00

Per hour

Kosrae - government workers

Minimum wage with effect from 1 January 2024

US$2.16

Per hour

Yap - government workers

Minimum wage with effect from 1 July 2023

US$3.24

Per hour

Pohnpei - private sector workers

Minimum wage with effect from 1 August 2011

US$1.75

Per hour

Definitions

Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Micronesia, Fed. States of has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of has multiple minimum wage rates, jointly applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    yes
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    yes
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    yes
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates per hour
    yes
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates per month
    no
  • Micronesia, Fed. States of defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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