Minimum Wage by EU Country 2026
Compare national minimum wages across the EU in 2026 — monthly and hourly, from €620 in Bulgaria to €2,704 in Luxembourg — and see which countries set wages by collective agreement instead.
Results are estimates for planning; real-world values vary.
How to use
- 1Pick a country to see its monthly minimum wage and an hourly estimate.
- 2Compare it with the EU table below.
- 3Remember prices differ — a lower wage can buy more in a cheaper country.
How it's calculated
Eurostat figures for 1 January 2026, in euros per month (countries paying 14 salaries a year are converted to 12). Hourly ≈ monthly × 12 ÷ 52 ÷ 40 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Which EU countries have no minimum wage?
Austria, Denmark, Finland, Italy and Sweden — wages are set by sector collective agreements, which cover most workers.
What does the EU minimum wage directive require?
The 2022 directive requires adequate statutory minimum wages (with reference values like 60% of the median wage) where they exist, and pushes for 80% collective bargaining coverage. The EU Court of Justice upheld most of it in November 2025.
Where is the minimum wage highest?
Luxembourg (€2,704/month), then Ireland (€2,391) and Germany (€2,343).