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Guyana Minimum Wage, Labor Law, and Employment Data Sheet
$2.00
International CurrencyGuyana has a government-mandated minimum wage, and no worker in Guyana can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay. Employers in Guyana who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by Guyana's government.
What is the Guyana Minimum Wage?
Guyana's Minimum Wage is the lowest amount a worker can be legally paid for his work. Most countries have a nation-wide minimum wage that all workers must be paid.
Guyana's minimum wage is G$34,055 per month in the public sector and G$4,000 and over per week for certain categories of private sector workers; affected occupations include retail cashiers and clerks, printers, drivers, and conductors. Guyana's minimum wage was last changed in N/A .
How does Guyana's minimum wage compare to the minimum wage in other countries?
Guyana's yearly minimum wage is $2.00 in International Currency. International Currency is a measure of currency based on the value of the United States dollar in 2009. There are countries with a higher Minimum Wage then Guyana, and Guyana is in the top 0 percent of all countries based on the yearly minimum wage rate.
Facts and statistics about Guyana
Guyana is a country located in the South America region with a population of 861,000 and an average life span of 64.0 years.
| Local Name | Guyana |
| Gross National Product | 722 |
| Government Type | Republic |
| Current Leader | Bharrat Jagdeo |
| Independence Year | 1966 |
| Continent & Region | South America, South America |
| Surface Area | 214,969 square kilometers |
| ISO 3166 Country Code | GY |
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