Bermuda United States

Updated 2026-05-27

Bermuda

Minimum Wage

$17.13 /hr

$17.13 USD

United States

Minimum Wage

$7.25 /hr

Avg. Gross Salary

$6,228 /mo

Min wage: +136% Bermuda vs United States

The minimum wage in Bermuda is 136% higher than in the United States when converted to USD.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Bermuda and United States
Metric	Bermuda	United States	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	$17.13 $17.13	$7.25	+136.3%
Minimum wage /mo	$2,968.87 $2,968.87	$1,256.67	+136.2%
Minimum wage /yr	$35,630.40 $35,630.40	$15,080	+136.3%
Avg. gross salary /mo	N/A/mo	$6,228 /mo	—
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	$4,800 /mo	—
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	$44,225 /yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Bermuda is higher.

Work Week

Bermuda: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Employment Act 2000.
United States: 40 hrs/wk standard

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Overtime required after 40 hours/week under FLSA. No federal maximum hours for workers 16+.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Bermuda United States Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Bermuda (USD)	United States (USD)
1981	—	$3.35/hr
1990	—	$3.80/hr
1991	—	$4.25/hr
1996	—	$4.75/hr
1997	—	$5.15/hr
2007	—	$5.85/hr
2008	—	$6.55/hr
2009	—	$7.25/hr
2020	—	$7.25/hr
2023	$16/hr	—
2024	—	$7.25/hr
2025	$17/hr	$7.25/hr
2026	—	$7.25/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker moving from the United States to Bermuda would see a 136% increase in USD-equivalent hourly earnings.

See this comparison from United States's perspective: United States vs Bermuda

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Bermuda vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

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Bermuda vs Switzerland

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Bermuda vs Israel ₪ 35.4 /hr

Bermuda vs New Zealand NZ$ 23.5 /hr

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Bermuda or United States?

In Bermuda, the minimum wage is $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD). In the United States, it is $7.25/hr. Bermuda has the higher rate by 136% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in the United States may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How do work hours compare between Bermuda and United States?

Both Bermuda and United States mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.