Key Facts: Solomon Islands Wages
- Country
- Solomon Islands (SLB)
- Continent
- Oceania
- Currency
- Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
- Minimum Wage
- SI$8 /hr ($1.01 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- SI$2,500 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- SI$30,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 45 hours
- Data Source
- Solomon Islands Minimum Rates of Wages Order S.I. No. 47 of 2019, verified 2026-06-08
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-08
Solomon Islands — Average Salary & Wages
Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Solomon Islands is
SI$30,000 a year
The minimum wage in Solomon Islands is SI$8/hr ($1.01 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is SI$2,500 ($315.26 USD).
The Solomon Islands' minimum wage is among the lowest for Oceania, ranking #15 out of 15 countries with statutory minimum wages. The standard work week is 45 hours.
Estimated average for formal sector workers in Honiara. Government, logging companies, and fishing industry are primary formal employers. The vast majority of rural Solomon Islanders live outside the formal wage economy. Data is limited.
• SECTOR RATES
Agriculture and fishing
SI$7.20 /hr
Since 2019-08-01
Lower minimum rate for the agriculture and fishing sectors under the Minimum Rates of Wages Order S.I. No. 47 of 2019.
Minimum Wage Trend
Compare Solomon Islands with other countries• PPP ADJUSTED
In Solomon Islands, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $1.31/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Solomon Islands earns SI$1,387/mo. That is 55% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- SI$1,387 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 55% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $174.91/mo monthly
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- SI$8
- Daily
- SI$64Hourly rate × 8 hours
- Monthly
- SI$1,386.67Hourly rate × 40 hours/week × 52 weeks / 12 months
The Solomon Islands sets a national minimum wage under the Labour Act. The general minimum rate of SI$8.00/hour was set by the Minimum Rates of Wages Order S.I. No. 47 of 2019, effective 1 August 2019. A lower rate of SI$7.20/hour applies to the agriculture and fishing sectors. The SBD (Solomon Islands dollar) is managed against a basket of currencies. Logging, tuna fishing, and copra are primary export industries. The economy was significantly impacted by ethnic tensions in the early 2000s and an Australian-led regional assistance mission (RAMSI) operated 2003-2017. In 2023, major riots occurred in Honiara. Chinese investment has grown significantly following the Solomon Islands' diplomatic switch from Taiwan to the PRC in 2019.
Work Week
- Standard
- 45 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Labour Act sets 45 hours/week as standard (9 hours/day, 5 days). Overtime payable at 1.5x. Saturday is a working day in some industries. English and Pijin (Solomon Islands Creole) are the primary languages of commerce.
How Solomon Islands Compares
| Metric | Solomon Islands | Oceania Avg. | Oceania Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $1.01/hr | $4.71/hr | $17.19/hr (Australia) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $315.26/mo | $1,346.08/mo | $5,397.97/mo (Australia) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.00 |
| Iran | $1.02 |
| Algeria | $1.02 |
| Tuvalu | $1.03 |
| Cape Verde | $1.05 |
| Solomon Islands | $1.01 |
Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Solomon Islands on costofliving.is →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Solomon Islands?
The minimum wage in Solomon Islands is SI$8/hr (approximately $1.01 USD), effective since 2019-08-01. The Solomon Islands sets a national minimum wage under the Labour Act. The general minimum rate of SI$8.00/hour was set by the Minimum Rates of Wages Order S.I. No. 47 of 2019, effective 1 August 2019. A lower rate of SI$7.20/hour applies to the agriculture and fishing sectors. The SBD (Solomon Islands dollar) is managed against a basket of currencies. Logging, tuna fishing, and copra are primary export industries. The economy was significantly impacted by ethnic tensions in the early 2000s and an Australian-led regional assistance mission (RAMSI) operated 2003-2017. In 2023, major riots occurred in Honiara. Chinese investment has grown significantly following the Solomon Islands' diplomatic switch from Taiwan to the PRC in 2019.
What is the average salary in Solomon Islands?
The average gross monthly salary in Solomon Islands is SI$2,500 (approximately $315.26 USD). Estimated average for formal sector workers in Honiara. Government, logging companies, and fishing industry are primary formal employers. The vast majority of rural Solomon Islanders live outside the formal wage economy. Data is limited. Source: Solomon Islands National Statistics Office / Pacific Community (SPC) estimated (2022).
How many hours is the standard work week in Solomon Islands?
The standard work week in Solomon Islands is 45 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Labour Act sets 45 hours/week as standard (9 hours/day, 5 days). Overtime payable at 1.5x. Saturday is a working day in some industries. English and Pijin (Solomon Islands Creole) are the primary languages of commerce.
What is the minimum wage in Solomon Islands in USD?
The minimum wage in Solomon Islands converts to approximately $1.01/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Solomon Islands in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Solomon Islands is approximately $315.26 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Solomon Islands's minimum wage compare to the Oceania average?
Solomon Islands's minimum wage ranks #15 out of 15 countries with statutory minimum wages in Oceania, placing it among the lowest in Oceania.
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