Minimum Wage in Luxembourg
Luxembourg's social minimum wage is €2,771.33 gross a month from 1 June 2026 for unqualified workers aged 18 and over, or €16.0192 an hour. Qualified workers get €3,325.59. The government has proposed €2,876.60 from 1 January 2027.
Luxembourg sets a social minimum wage in the Labor Code. It is a monthly amount for a full-time worker aged 18 and over, and the hourly rate is the monthly amount divided by 173. Qualified workers get 20% more and young workers aged 15 to 18 get less. All wages rise with the index when the cost of living moves 2.5%.
Luxembourg social minimum wage from 1 June 2026
Luxembourg minimum wage changes, 2026 and 2027
Who counts as qualified
A worker is qualified when they hold a vocational diploma at least equal to the CATP or DAP, or meet set experience rules instead, such as 10 years of practice in a trade where a diploma exists. The employer then owes the qualified rate, 20% above the base rate. Young workers aged 17 to 18 get 80% of the base rate and those aged 15 to 17 get 75%.
What changes in 2027
On 2 October 2026 the government approved a bill to raise the social minimum wage by 3.8% from 1 January 2027, to €2,876.60 a month. Parliament still has to pass it. Any index step in 2027 would come on top.
What an employer pays on top
Employers pay 12.57% to 15.00% in social security on gross pay in 2026. At the minimum wage of €2,771.33, that adds €348.36 to €415.70 a month. Read the full breakdown in our guide to hiring in Luxembourg. Hiring in Luxembourg? We place remote professionals across Europe, with a shortlist of 3 within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Luxembourg in 2026?
€2,771.33 gross a month from 1 June 2026 for unqualified workers aged 18 and over, and €3,325.59 for qualified workers. From 1 January to 31 May 2026 the base rate was €2,703.74.
What is the hourly minimum wage in Luxembourg?
€16.0192 an hour for unqualified workers aged 18 and over and €19.2231 for qualified workers, from 1 June 2026.
Why did the Luxembourg minimum wage rise in June 2026?
Wages are indexed to the cost of living. The index moved to 992.24 on 1 June 2026, which raised all wages, including the minimum wage, by 2.5%.
Who gets the qualified minimum wage?
Workers with a vocational diploma at least equal to the CATP or DAP, or who meet the experience rules set by law. They get 20% more than the base rate.
What will the minimum wage be in 2027?
The government proposed €2,876.60 a month from 1 January 2027, a 3.8% rise. It is a bill on 3 November 2026 and becomes final only once Parliament passes it.
Sources
- ITM, Salaires: salaire social minimum au 1er juin 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- CCSS, Avis aux employeurs du 16 janvier 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- Ministry of Health and Social Security, Paramètres sociaux au 1er juin 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- Government of Luxembourg, Résumé des travaux du 2 octobre 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- Guichet.lu, Salaire social minimum et indexation des salaires. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
