What is the minimum wage in Guam?

$9.25 an hour, in effect since September 1, 2021.

What is the tipped minimum wage in Guam?

Guam doesn't allow a tip credit, so tipped employees get the full $9.25 an hour before tips.

When does the Guam minimum wage go up?

No increase had been announced as of October 9, 2026.

Guam minimum wage

Minimum wage in Guam, in effect since September 1, 2021

$9.25 an hour

That is $2.00 above the federal minimum of $7.25. Employers in Guam pay the higher state rate.

Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026.

Standard rate

$9.25

since September 1, 2021

Tipped cash wage

$9.25

No tip credit allowed

Next change

None set

as of 2021

Federal minimum

$7.25

unchanged since 2009

Tipped employees

Guam doesn't allow a tip credit. Tipped employees must get the full $9.25 an hour from the employer, and tips are on top.

Exceptions and details

Set by Guam Public Law 36-1.
Tipped employees must get the full $9.25 before tips (DOL tipped table).

Common questions

What is the minimum wage in Guam?: $9.25 an hour, in effect since September 1, 2021.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Guam?: Guam doesn't allow a tip credit, so tipped employees get the full $9.25 an hour before tips.
When does the Guam minimum wage go up?: No increase had been announced as of October 9, 2026.

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Recent changes

Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.

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Sources

Guam Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division · data as of September 1, 2021 · last checked October 9, 2026

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