Verified against official state labor departments Updated for 2026

Guam Minimum Wage (2026)

The current Guam minimum wage, how tipped and youth pay work, the state's overtime rules, and the labor laws that go with your paycheck.

Updated for 2026 Last verified: Jul 6, 2026
Basic minimum wage
$9.25 /hr
State minimum wage
Tipped cash wage
$9.25 /hr
No tip credit allowed
Federal floor
Above $7.25
Exceeds the $7.25 federal minimum

The Guam minimum wage for 2026 is $9.25 per hour.

Guam's minimum wage applies to most private employers on the island.

Wage rates for 2026

Basic minimum wage
$9.25 per hour
Tip credit
No Not allowed; full wage required
Tipped employee wage
$9.25 per hour, plus tips
Youth / training wage
No separate youth wage.

Overtime & premium pay

TypeRequirement
Weekly40 hours (1.5x)

Guam follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.

Related labor laws in Guam

Paid sick leave

Not required by territory law.

Guam paid sick leave & PTO payout →

Overtime

Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Guam follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.

Full Guam overtime laws & calculator →

Pay frequency & final paycheck

Rules for how often employees must be paid and when a final paycheck is due vary. Confirm the current requirements with the Guam Department of Labor.

Guam final paycheck deadline →

Meal & rest breaks

Whether a meal break or paid rest break is required, and whether that time is paid, follows Guam and federal rules.

Guam meal & rest break laws →

Time off to vote

Whether employees get time off to vote, and whether it is paid, is set by state election law.

Guam voting leave law →

Jury duty

Your job is protected during jury service. Whether the employer must pay you depends on the state.

Guam jury duty leave law →

Bereavement leave

Only six states require bereavement or funeral leave. Many employers offer it voluntarily.

Guam bereavement leave law →

As of 2026, no city or county in Guam sets a minimum wage above the state rate, so the statewide $9.25 applies everywhere.

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Guam minimum wage calculator

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Common questions

Guam minimum wage FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Guam for 2026?
The minimum wage in Guam for 2026 is $9.25 per hour.
How much is Guam minimum wage per year?
At $9.25 an hour, full-time work (40 hours a week) comes to about $19,240 a year before taxes. Use the calculator on this page to try your own hours.
What are the overtime rules in Guam?
Overtime is required after 40 hours (1.5x) in a week. Guam follows a 40-hour weekly overtime standard.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Guam?
Guam does not allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must be paid the full minimum wage of $9.25 per hour, and tips are on top of that.
Is there a youth or training minimum wage in Guam?
No separate youth wage.
Does Guam require paid sick leave?
Not required by territory law.
Where can I find official Guam minimum wage information?
You can find official information from the Guam Department of Labor, linked on this page.

David Scott compiles and verifies minimum wage rates, tipped wages, and overtime rules from official state and federal labor department sources, and re-checks every page when rates change. See how the data is sourced.