2026 Guam Minimum Wage
The 2026 Guam Minimum Wage is $9.25.
Effective 2026-01-01Source: State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)Verified 2026-08-29
Who it applies to
Employers and employees in Guam covered by the territory's minimum wage law. The Department of Labor's table attaches no employer-size condition to Guam's basic minimum rate, and beyond the rate the entry records only a weekly threshold after which premium pay is due. There is no coverage exclusion, no adjustment formula and no federal-rate note in it. The table does not display subminimum rates for minors, students or trainees.
What changed this year, and why
The U.S. Department of Labor's table of state minimum wage laws, updated July 1, 2026, lists Guam's basic minimum rate as $9.25 per hour. Guam is a territory rather than a state, and its entry appears in the same table on the same terms as a state's. The entry records no annual adjustment and no later step inside the year, and no earlier year of this record is published here, so this page states no year-over-year change.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Guam in 2026?
- It is $9.25 per hour. That is the basic minimum rate the U.S. Department of Labor lists for Guam in its State Minimum Wage Laws table, in the version updated July 1, 2026. Guam appears in that table alongside the states, and the figure published here is read from its entry and from nothing else.
- Does the Guam minimum wage change again during 2026?
- The Department of Labor's table lists no scheduled change for Guam. Its entry carries a single basic minimum rate with no dated step attached, unlike the entries the department dates for some other jurisdictions. A change taking effect after the table's July 1, 2026 update would not appear here until the department republishes the table and this record is verified against it again.
- Which employers have to pay the Guam minimum wage?
- The table's Guam entry states a basic minimum rate and attaches no employer-size condition to it. For several jurisdictions the same table opens the entry with a coverage line limiting the rate to employers above a stated headcount; Guam's entry carries no such line, and it names no exclusion from coverage either.
- When is overtime pay due in Guam?
- The Department of Labor's table records premium pay after designated hours for Guam on a weekly basis, and the table's footnote says the overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate unless otherwise specified. The entry states no separate daily threshold, which the entries for some other jurisdictions in the same table do state.
- Is the Guam minimum wage adjusted for inflation?
- The Department of Labor's table states an annual adjustment inside the entry for several jurisdictions, naming a formula and sometimes the date the rate is recalculated. Guam's entry contains no such statement. This page therefore publishes the rate as the table listed it on July 1, 2026, and makes no claim about how or when it is recalculated.
- Is there a tipped minimum wage in Guam?
- The Department of Labor's table lists one basic minimum rate per hour for Guam and no separate cash wage for tipped employees, so this page does not publish one. The same table states that differential provisions are not displayed in it, naming subminimum rates for minors and students and training wages for new hires as its examples.
- Does the federal minimum wage apply in Guam?
- Guam's entry carries no federal-rate note. The same table prints one for jurisdictions with no minimum wage law of their own, directing employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act to the current federal minimum wage, and Guam's own basic minimum rate stands above that amount. The entry also adopts no federal rate by reference, which some other entries do.
- Where does the $9.25 figure on this page come from?
- From the Wage and Hour Division's State Minimum Wage Laws table at dol.gov, in the snapshot captured for this record, where the Guam entry gives the basic minimum rate per hour as $9.25. The division notes on the same page that it tries to keep the information accurate and that individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
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Minors, students and training wages: who may be paid less than the rate on this page
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, certain states are permitted to establish wage rates below the standard minimum for specific categories of workers. These subminimum provisions typically apply to minors, students, or newly hired employees who are still in a training period. An employer operating in such a state may pay these workers less than the general minimum wage if the state's subminimum wage law allows it. Workers who believe they fall into one of these categories should verify whether their state has such a provision before accepting a lower wage, as the rules governing subminimum wages vary significantly from state to state.
Some states set subminimum rates for minors and/or students or exempt them from coverage or have a training wage for new hires.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
When a city or county sets a higher minimum wage
Cities and counties have the authority to establish minimum wage rates that exceed the state minimum wage. When a local government enacts a higher minimum wage, employers within that jurisdiction must pay the local rate rather than the lower state rate. This means workers in different cities within the same state may be entitled to different minimum wages depending on where they work. These local wage ordinances are not reflected in the federal or state rate tables, so employers and employees must check municipal regulations separately. Local minimum wages can apply to all employers in the jurisdiction or may be phased in based on business size or other factors.
Some local governments set minimum wage rates higher than their respective state minimum wage.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Overtime is paid at one and one-half times the regular rate
Under federal law, covered nonexempt employees must receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond a full-time workweek. The overtime premium is calculated as one and one-half times the employee's regular hourly rate. For example, an employee earning $9.25 per hour would see that regular rate multiplied by one and one-half to determine each overtime hour's pay. This premium applies to all qualifying overtime hours in a single workweek, regardless of whether the extra hours occur on weekends or holidays. Some states have daily overtime rules or higher premium rates, and certain employees may be exempt from overtime requirements based on their job duties and salary level. Employers must track hours accurately and apply the correct premium rate.
The overtime premium rate is one and one-half times the employee's regular rate, unless otherwise specified.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
When questions arise about minimum wage rates, exemptions, or wage complaints, individuals should contact the appropriate state labor office. While the Wage and Hour Division maintains federal wage information, state labor agencies provide official guidance on state-specific minimum wage laws, overtime rules, and worker protections. State offices can clarify whether subminimum wage provisions apply, explain local wage ordinances, and assist with filing wage complaints. Workers who believe they have not been paid the correct minimum wage or overtime should document their hours and contact their state labor office to learn about their rights and options for resolution.
The Wage and Hour Division tries to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, but individuals should consult the relevant state labor office for official information.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
How each figure was verified
Each number below was read from a stored copy of the document named beside it, and checked to occur word for word in the quoted sentence. The digest is of that stored text.
State Minimum Wage Laws (DOL)
- Hourly
Guam Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $9.25
Other years
- 2026
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