The Social Security Minister has encouraged employers to “go further” as she proposed a new minimum wage rate for next year.
Deputy Lyndsay Feltham confirmed plans to raise the minimum wage from its current level of £13.00 to £13.59 an hour on 1 April 2026.
However, she urged employers to “go further and seek voluntary accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation”.
Caritas Jersey is licensed to manage and co-ordinate the promotion of a “living wage” in the island.
The rate is separate from the minimum wage and takes into account the cost of living, taxes and the value of benefits available to working people on low incomes.
It is currently set at £14.13 per hour.
Deputy Feltham said: “This proposed increase is another important step in ensuring that employees are paid fairly in Jersey.
“It more than achieves our commitment to move the minimum wage in line with two-thirds of the median wage and is an important step towards the goal of a living wage for all.
She added: “I have also maintained the trainee rate at £10.50 next year, ensuring that those starting a new career are able to find an apprenticeship or trainee scheme to help them develop their skills.”