The Government of Mauritius has announced a series of employment and remuneration measures following the Cabinet meeting held on 09 January 2026. The measures form part of the implementation of Salary Compensation 2026 and the Pay Research Bureau (PRB) Report 2026 and include increases to the National Minimum Wage, additional remuneration provisions for specific worker categories and revised wage thresholds for employees in export enterprises.
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026 provide for an increase of Rs635 per month.
From 01 January 2026, the monthly National Minimum Wage will increase from Rs17,110 to Rs17,745.
The Workers’ Rights (Additional Remuneration) (2026) Regulations 2026 introduce additional remuneration for specified categories of workers.
Part-time workers earning a monthly basic wage or salary below Rs17,110 will receive additional remuneration of 3.7% of monthly basic pay, rounded up to the nearest rupee.
Workers paid on a piece-rate basis under prescribed remuneration regulations will receive a 3.7% increase in applicable rates, subject to a maximum of Rs635 per month.
The Export Enterprises (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 revise remuneration provisions for employees covered under the Third Schedule.
The regulations also set minimum monthly basic wages of:
Cabinet has noted that the issue of allowances for officers working on Sunday shift or roster duties will be reviewed under the PRB Report 2026 implementation process.
A High-Powered Committee, chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service, will consult relevant stakeholders. Written proposals will be invited from stakeholders.
Employers in Mauritius should review payroll systems, employment contracts and internal policies to ensure compliance with the revised remuneration framework effective from 01 January 2026.
Organisations operating in export enterprises or using piece-rate remuneration structures may wish to assess the impact of the revised wage requirements and update payroll processes accordingly.
"As Mauritius implements its 2026 salary compensation framework, employers should ensure payroll systems are updated in line with the revised National Minimum Wage and associated remuneration adjustments. While the increases may appear incremental, the cumulative impact across different worker categories and remuneration structures will require careful review to maintain compliance and consistency across payroll operations.”
— Allen Moyo, Africa’s Payroll Delivery Manager, activpayroll
For further detailed guidance on payroll, employment law and compliance in Mauritius, visit the Mauritius Global Insights section on the activpayroll website.
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