Suriname minimum wage 2026
The minimum hourly wage is SRD 61.25 since 1 July 2026. Before that it was SRD 52.47 (since 1 April 2025), an increase of 16.7%.
Per day (8 hours)
SRD 490.00
Per week (40 hours)
SRD 2,450.00
Per month (173.3 hours)
SRD 10,617
For a full 40-hour week the monthly minimum is about SRD 10,617. After the flat deduction of at most SRD 400 that is just above the tax-free amount of SRD 9,000, so a small amount of wage tax is due (about SRD 97) plus 4% AOV (SRD 409). Net roughly SRD 10,111.
History
| Effective | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | SRD 61.25 |
| 1 April 2025 | SRD 52.47 |
Who sets it and what comes on top
- The minimum hourly wage applies to all employees and is set by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Labour (VWA), who has been responsible for labour since July 2025.
- Overtime is paid on top at a minimum of 150%. Overtime calculator
- Calculate the net salary for any other wage
Sources
- WageIndicator: minimum wage increased in Suriname from 1 July 2026
- Dagblad Suriname: nieuw minimumuurloon stijgt naar SRD 61,25
Checked on 17 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Suriname?
The minimum hourly wage is SRD 61.25 since 1 July 2026. At 40 hours a week that is about SRD 10,617 per month.
Is the minimum wage taxed?
Yes, a little. A full working week at the minimum wage (SRD 10,617 a month) ends up just above the tax-free amount after the flat deduction. Wage tax is about SRD 97 plus SRD 409 AOV.